Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court disposal directing time-bound consideration (12 weeks) of a patta representation dated 17.11.2025; petitioner S. Tamilselvi claimed absolute ownership and possession of plot in Senbagaga Nagar, S.No.203, Thattanchavady revenue village, Puducherry; respondents: Chief Secretary, Secretary (Revenue)/Department of Revenue and Disaster Management, and District Collector, Government of Puducherry; Additional Government Pleader accepted notice; petition disposed of with no opinion expressed on merits; useful precedent pattern for writ directions to authorities to decide pending representations on merits and in accordance with law within a stipulated period. No statute or precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Second respondent (The Secretary (Revenue), Government of Puducherry) directed to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation dated 17.11.2025 seeking issuance of patta, after due consideration of supporting documents and after hearing all necessary parties, within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; connected WMP closed; no costs.