Madras High CourtWP(MD)/31134/2023disposed of

Bakiyanathan v. The District Revenue Officer

2023-12-22Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.12.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Bakiyanathan ... Petitioner Vs.

The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to expedite the proceedings initiated by the petitioner pending before the respondent under Na.Ka.No. B6/802/2023 dated 13.10.2023, by fixing a time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.R.Laxman For Respondent : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

2. All that the petitioner wants is disposal of the petition mentioned proceedings bearing Na.Ka.No.B6/802/2023 dated 13.10.2023. No exception can be taken to the said request. The respondent is directed to dispose of the petition mentioned proceedings on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The interested parties will have to be necessarily heard before the final order is passed. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. It is for the respondent to pass order one way or the other.

3. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs. There shall be no order as to costs. 22.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA 2/4

To The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District.

3/4

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

MGA 22.12.2023 4/4