S.Mokkasamy v. The Inspector General of Registration
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought writ mandamus directing the first respondent to dispose of his appeal against the second respondent within a stipulated time. The court, noting the limited scope of the prayer, directed the first respondent to dispose of the appeal on merits and afford further opportunity to the petitioner within twelve weeks.
What did the court decide?
Directed the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal on merits and afford sufficient opportunity within twelve weeks from receipt of the order.