Meenal v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.11.2025

CORAM

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

1.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kalayarkovil Taluk, Kalayarkovil, Sivagangai District.

... 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 first respondent i.e. the District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai to take further action as per L.Dis. (B1)/29243/2025 dated 09.09.2025 regarding grant of patta to the petitioner since the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, did not pursue any action as per the directions of the District Collector, Sivagangai, within a specified time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Visvalingam For Respondents : Mr.B.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner seeks patta in respect of the petition mentioned land. She submitted an application as early as on 09.09.2025. The application was given directly to the District Collector. The District Collector in turn forwarded the same to the RDO, Sivagangai. The RDO, Sivagangai is directed to conclude enquiry and pass final order on the petitioner's application for issuance of patta. I make it clear that I have not gone into the merits of the matter. Such an order will be passed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 07.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No rmi 2/4

To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kalayarkovil Taluk, Kalayarkovil, Sivagangai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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