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C.Kanniah, v. The Director of Settlement-cum

Madras HC13 Feb 2017WP/3521/2017

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What is this about?

This was a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a writ of mandamus directing the Respondent to pass an order in Settlement Appeal No.3 of 2016. The court, hearing the petition on its merits, directed the respondent to consider the appeal and pass appropriate orders expeditiously without expressing an opinion on the merits.

What did the court decide?

The respondent was directed to consider Settlement Appeal No.3 of 2016 and pass appropriate orders expeditiously.

C.Kanniah, Vs The Director of Settlement-cum — Property and Title | Madras HC (2017)

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In the High Court of Judicature at Madras

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Dated: 13.02.2017

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Coram

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.RAJENDRAN

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W.P.No.3521 of 2017

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C.Kanniah [PETITIONER]

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The Director Of Settlement cum Appellate Authority, Department of Survey and Settlement, II, Floor, Revenue Complex,

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Saram, Puducherrry. [RESPONDENT]

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Prayer:Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the Respondent to pass the order in the Settlement Appeal No.3 of 2016 filed on 06.01.2016.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Suresh

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For Respondent : Mr.J.Kumaran Government Advocate (P)

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ORDER

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The prayer in this petition is to direct the Respondent to pass the order in the Settlement Appeal No.3 of 2016 filed on 06.01.2016.

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2.By consent of both sides, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

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3.According to the petitioner, he filed an appeal petition No.03 of 2016 dated 06.01.2016 before the respondent seeking to rectify the mistake in accordance with the Pondicherry Settlement Act, 1970. Since there is no response from the respondent, the present writ petition is filed.

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4.Heard both sides.

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5.Considering the limited prayer sought for in this petition, this court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter directs the respondent concerned to consider the appeal petition No.03/2016 dated 06.01.2016 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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-s/d-
Assistant Registrar
True Copy
Sub-Assistant Registrar
vri
To
The Director Of Settlement cum Appellate Authority,
Department of Survey and Settlement,
II, Floor, Revenue Complex,
Saram, Puducherrry.
+1 CC to Government Pleader, High Court, Chennai Sr.No.9523
W.P.No.3521 of 2017
PK(CO)
RRI(02.03.2017)

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C.Kanniah, v. The Director of Settlement-cum

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