S.T.Thirumanipandian v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :28.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY S.T.Thirumanipandian ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Tahsildar, Ettaiyapuram Taluk Office, Ettiayapuram, Thoothukudi 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 to conduct enquiry and pass appropriate orders on the appeal petition dated 12.06.2024 within a time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr. S. Kumar For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader 1/4

O R D E R

After filing an appeal before the Revenue Divisional Officer seeking rectification of the patta issued to one Akaraikasi, the petitioner seeks the early disposal of such appeal.

2. Learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice for both the respondents. On the basis of written instructions, he submits that the Tahsildar has submitted a report and that the Revenue Divisional Officer would consider the petitioner's appeal and pass orders thereon on merits.

3. In the above facts and circumstances, without expressing any opinion on the merits, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the Revenue Divisional Officer to consider and dispose of the petitioner's appeal within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after providing a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the pattadar. No costs.

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To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Tahsildar, Ettaiyapuram Taluk Office, Ettiayapuram, Thoothukudi District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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