Sethukarai .M v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN M.Sethukarai ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai Revenue Division, 3.The Tahsildar, Thiruchuzhi Taluk, 4.Arumugam 5.Velusamy 6.Ponnusamy ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to take necessary steps to speedy disposal of the petitioner's Appeal in Na.Ka.No.A3/1945/2016 under the patta passbook act, dated 07.11.2014 within stipulated time limit fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Prabhu For Respondents : Mr.S.Ra.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2. The second respondent is directed to dispose of the petitioner's appeal and pass final order on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is open to the second respondent to pass order one way or the other. Interested persons shall be put on notice before passing the order.

3. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 22.12.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aruppukottai Revenue Division, 2/4

3.The Tahsildar, Thiruchuzhi Taluk, 3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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