Kumar v. The State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of mandamus seeking cancellation of a patta issued in favour of a private individual over land belonging to a temple, based on the petitioner's unconsidered representation. The Government conceded that the patta had been granted inadvertently and that an appeal by the temple's Executive Officer against the patta was pending before the District Revenue Officer. Holding the writ petition infructuous to that extent, the Madras High Court, without going into merits and without the DRO being arrayed as a party, directed the District Revenue Officer, Ariyalur, to decide the appeal after hearing the patta holder within twelve weeks. Writ petition disposed of with no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the District Revenue Officer, Ariyalur to dispose of the pending appeal after hearing the sixth respondent within twelve weeks; no costs.