Siva, v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India – Consideration of representation
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD)No.34882 of 2025; K. Surender, J.; decision dated 02.12.2025; writ of mandamus; consideration and disposal of representation dated 27.11.2025; District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram; Tahsildar, Kadaladi Taluk proceedings Na.Ka.5.5.14/5388/2025 dated 16.09.2025; UDR updation wrongful entries cancellation; issuance of Patta; SLR record; Ramanathapuram District; Paramakudi; four weeks time bound direction; enquiry with reasonable opportunity to affected persons; Article 226 Constitution of India; disposed of; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the second respondent (District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram District) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.11.2025 on its merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order, after conducting an enquiry and providing reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and any others who may be affected by such decision; no order as to costs.