S.Mahindran v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN S.Mahindran ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2. The Tahsildhar, Cheranmahadevi Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER:- Writ Petition - filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent (The District Collector) to consider and dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner on 21.12.2024, on merits and in accordance with law, within a time frame stipulated by this Court and in meanwhile be pleased to grant an interim direction restraining the 2nd respondent (The Tahsildhar) from proceeding further or taking any coercive steps based on the notice dated 17.12.2024, pending the final disposal of the appeal by the 1st respondent.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Boominathan For Respondents : Mr.M.Sarangan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) The prayer is for a mandamus directing the District Collector, Tirunelveli / R1 to consider and dispose the appeal filed by the petitioner on 21.12.2024 on merits and in accordance with law.

2. Mr.M.Sarangan, learned Additional Government Pleader, who appears for the respondents has instructions obtained in advance to enable us to dispose this petition even at the stage of admission.

3. Hence, by consent, this order is passed disposing the writ petition even at the stage of admission.

4. Mr.Sarangan, learned Additional Government Pleader, on instructions states that the appeal is ripe for hearing and that hearing notice has also been issued to the parties.

5. Hence, we close this writ petition directing District Collector, Tirunelveli / R1 to dispose the appeal dated 21.12.2024 on 2/4

merits and in accordance with law and in line with the principles of natural justice, within a period of twelve weeks from today. We make it clear that the District Collector, Tirunelveli / R1 shall address the matter independently and with an open mind. No costs. [A.S.M.J.,] & [C.K.J.,] 07.11.2025 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No sm TO:-

1. The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2. The Tahsildhar, Cheranmahadevi Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

sm Order made in Dated:

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