Subburaj v. The Collector

ORDER The petitioner has filed an appeal on 16.06.2023 before the Revenue Divisional Officer under the Patta Passbook Act, as against the order passed by the Tahsildar and has filed this writ petition for early disposal of the appeal.

2.Learned Special Government Pleader, on instructions, submitted that enquiry is underway on the petitioner's appeal and that it would be concluded within a reasonable time.

3.In view of the above submissions, this writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the second respondent / Revenue Divisional Officer to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 16.06.2023, on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, the fourth respondent herein and other interested parties, if any, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. Index :

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1.The Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sankarankovil Division, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District.

3.The Tahsildar, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District.

B.PUGALENDHI, J. gk

19.09.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.09.2023 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Subburaj ... Petitioner v. 1.The Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sankarankovil Division, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District. 3.The Tahsildar, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District. 4.Magalingam ... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 16.06.2023 filed to remove the fourth respondent's name from the patta no.6207 issued to S.Nos.178/2, 178/3, 178/5, Panthapuli Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District, within a stipulated time limit. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ponraj For Respondents : Mrs.D.Farjana Ghoushia, Special Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3 *****