A.Veerappan v. the Appellate Authority
Constitution of India, Article 226 – Writ of Mandamus – Right to Information Act, 2005
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.No.10982 of 2026 (27.03.2026, Abdul Quddhose, J.) — limited-relief writ petition under Article 226 seeking mandamus for time-bound disposal of an RTI appeal dated 18.02.2026 pending before the Public Information Officer / Appellate Authority, Eriyur Panchayat Union, Dharmapuri District; appeal directed to be disposed of within eight weeks on merits per natural justice; no opinion on merits; no costs. Keywords: Right to Information Act 2005, writ of mandamus, early disposal, eight weeks, principles of natural justice, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 18.02.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, within eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order, adhering to the principles of natural justice; writ petition disposed of with no costs.