Velmurugan v. The District Revenue Officer

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a limited relief. The petitioner seeks for early disposal of the petitioner's appeal dated 03.02.2025, pending on the file of the 1st respondent.

2.Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. Mr.L.Ramu, learned counsel accepts notice on behalf of the 8th respondent.

3.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if a direction is issued to 1st respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 03.02.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, by hearing the objections of the private respondents 3 to 8 and by adhering to the principles of natural justice.

4.This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's appeal dated 03.02.2025.

5.Since no adverse orders are passed against the private respondents, notice to the respondents 3 to 7 is dispensed with by this Court in this writ petition.

6.For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the 1st respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's appeal dated 03.02.2025, after hearing the objections of the respondents 3 to 8 and any other third party, whom the 1st respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of four (4) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by adhering to the principles of natural justice.

7.With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 22-01-2026 rst Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The District Revenue Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Tiruttani Division, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu. ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. rst

22-01-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Velmurugan, S/o. Chinnakuzhanthai, Paivalasa Village, R.K. Pettai Taluk, Thiruvallur District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Revenue Officer, Thiruvallur District, Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruttani Division, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu. 3.Mr.Ezhumalai, S/o. Chinnakuzhanthai, Paivalasa Village, R.K. Pettai Taluk, Thiruvallur District. 4.Mrs. Ranjithammal, W/o. Duraisamy, Paivalasa Village, R.K. Pettai Taluk, Thiruvallur District. 5.Mrs. Rani, S/o. Kaniyappan Paivalasa Village, R.K. Pettai Taluk, Thiruvallur District. 6.Mrs. Amsa, W/o. Shekhar Paivalasa Village, R.K. Pettai Taluk, Thiruvallur District. 7.Mrs. Sekar, S/o. Manickam, Paivalasa Village, R.K. Pettai Taluk, Thiruvallur District. 8.Mr. Palani, S/o. Chinnakannan Paivalasa Village, R.K. Pettai Taluk, Thiruvallur District. Respondent(s) PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent _District Revenue Officer, Thiruvallur District, to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 03.02.2025 relating to cancellation of fraudulent mutation of revenue records in respect of land in Survey No.43/3 measuring 2 Acres 67 Cents situated at Paivalasa Village, R.K. Pettai Taluk, Thiruvallur District, within a stipulated time. For Petitioner(s): Mr. P.R.Thiruneelakandan For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander, Special Government Pleader For R1 and R2 Mr.L.Ramu For R8