Subramanian v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Certiorari mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; Tahsildar order dated 13.01.2025, GDP Manu No. 10502409-2024; Alangulam Taluk, Tenkasi District; statutory appeal before Revenue Divisional Officer (third respondent); 15-day window to file appeal; limitation not to be gone into; 3-month disposal timeline; reasonable opportunity to petitioner and pattadars; speaking order; natural justice; writ disposed of with liberty to appeal, order not quashed; no costs; connected W.M.P.(MD) No.22893 of 2025 closed.
What did the court decide?
Liberty to file an appeal before the third respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer, Alangulam Taluk); if filed within fifteen (15) days from receipt of a copy of the order, the appeal is to be received and disposed of on merits without going into limitation, within three (3) months, with reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and the pattadars concerned and a speaking order; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition (W.M.P.(MD) No.22893 of 2025) closed.