K.R.Vaidyinathan v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition dismissed on maintainability — efficacious alternate remedy of appeal before District Revenue Officer; mandamus sought to cancel patta No.4769 dated 11.02.2019 issued by Deputy Tahsildar, Thirukazhukundram, allegedly without notice in violation of principles of natural justice following orders in O.S.No.14 of 2006; consequential prayer to cancel settlement deed dated 05.03.2019 registered as Doc. No.858/2019; liberty to appeal within one month; DRO to decide on merits considering civil Court decree; title to be decided by civil Court, not revenue proceedings; property: 00411 sq.m., SF No.521/26, 30 Big Street, Thirukazhukundram, Kanchipuram/Chengalpattu District; Article 226 Constitution of India; Madras High Court; N. Sathish Kumar, J.; 16.12.2025.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition dismissed with liberty to the petitioner to file an appeal before the District Revenue Officer within one month from receipt of a copy of the order; the District Revenue Officer to consider the case on merits taking into account the civil Court decree, if any; no order as to costs.