Pachamuthu v. the District Collector
Mandamus – timely disposal of revenue appeal – Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Pachamuthu v. District Collector, Salem District and others; WP No. 12095 of 2025; High Court of Judicature at Madras; decided 15-04-2025 by N. Anand Venkatesh J.; writ of mandamus under Article 226 for disposal of patta-cancellation appeal by Revenue Divisional Officer, Sangagiri; eight-week deadline; respondents 4 to 6 to be heard; disposed of, no costs; Tamil Nadu revenue/patta matter.
What did the court decide?
Writ of mandamus direction issued to the 2nd respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer, Sangagiri) to adjudicate the petitioner's appeal seeking cancellation of patta in favour of respondents 4 to 6, on its own merits and in accordance with law after affording opportunity to respondents 4 to 6, with final orders to be passed within eight weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; writ petition disposed of with these directions, no costs.