Alangaramery v. The Secretary
Case brief
What is this about?
Patta restoration writ petition (Article 226 mandamus), Madurai Bench, Madras High Court; alleged irregular exclusive transfer of patta for S.F.No.803/10, Mullankurichi South Village, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District to one legal heir (brother Ealiyas) of intestate owner Innasi (died 2005), attributed to the Deputy Tahsildar and Village Administrative Officer (respondents 6 and 7); unactioned taxpayer representation dated 11.04.2025; disposal by consent at admission stage; time-bound 12-week direction to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Alangudi (fourth respondent) to decide the representation on merits with notice to the Petitioner and interested parties; hearing mandated for respondents 6 and 7 if disciplinary action is initiated; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs; no precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition disposed of with the above directions and no costs: the fourth respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer, Alangudi Revenue Division) to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 11.04.2025 and pass orders on its own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner and other interested parties, if any, within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; respondents 6 and 7 to be heard if the fourth respondent proceeds against them.