Karuppasamy v. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Mandamus – Patta Pass Book Act, 1983, S.12 – Appeal pending before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P(MD)No.23721 of 2025, Karuppasamy v. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai and others, decided 02.09.2025 by Justice G.R.Swaminathan (Madurai Bench, Madras High Court). Writ of mandamus under Article 226 seeking disposal of appeal under Section 12 of the Patta Pass Book Act, 1983 (filed 29.07.2025) pending before the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai; Tahsildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk is R2; third respondent Erulappan; Court ordered disposal on merits after notice to interested parties within twelve weeks; notice to third respondent dispensed with; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus direction issued: the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal under Section 12 of the Patta Pass Book Act, 1983 on merits and in accordance with law after notice to all interested parties within twelve weeks; writ petition disposed of with no costs.