P.Perumalsamy Chetty v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court disposed of a writ petition seeking a stay on eviction proceedings. The Court directed the official respondents to ensure the appellate authority disposes of the pending appeal under the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905, within six weeks.
What did the court decide?
The appellate authority is directed to dispose of the pending appeal under Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 within six weeks.
What the court decided
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W.P.No.25714 of 2022
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27.09.2022
CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR.T.RAJA, ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR
W.P.No.25714 of 2022
A.Stephen
.. Petitioner
Vs
- 1.The District Collector, Collectorate, Salem District-636 001.
- 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Attur, Salem District.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner can be restrained from eviction proceedings by the High Court while an appeal under Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 is pending.
The appropriate remedy is to direct the appellate authority to dispose of the pending appeal within six weeks.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
A. Stephen
- respondent
The District Collector, Collectorate, Salem District
- respondent
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Attur, Salem District
- respondent
The Tahsildhar, Attur Road, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District
- respondent
The Block Development Officer, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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