R.Balusamy v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD)No.11663 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 24.04.2025 by P.B.Balaji, J. Petitioner R.Balusamy (counsel C.Vakeeswaran) vs revenue authorities of Karur District including District Collector, District Revenue Officer, Revenue Divisional Officer, Assistant Director (District Survey Department), Tahsildar Aravakurichi Taluk and Village Administrative Officer Manjuveli Village (counsel M.Lingadurai, Special Government Pleader). Subject: rectification of Field Map mistake in S.F.No.171, Patta No.153, Periyamanjuveli Village, deletion of Grama Natham classification; representations dated 29.06.2016 and 14.03.2025; direction to third respondent to consider representations within 12 weeks and pass final orders on merits; no costs. Statute referenced: Article 226, Constitution of India. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Limited mandamus relief: the third respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer) directed to consider the petitioner's representations dated 29.06.2016 and 14.03.2025 within twelve [12] weeks and pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law; no order as to costs.