Sivakalai v. the Revenue Divisional Officer
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.No.15725 of 2026, Madras High Court, decided 24.04.2026, Abdul Quddhose J. Keywords: writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; early disposal of appeal dated 08.04.2025; cancellation of patta; patta transfer; Revenue Divisional Officer Cuddalore District; Tahsildar Cuddalore Taluk; S.Nos.44/10, 44/11, 44/12, 44/13 Pudhukadai Village Cuddalore District; respondent 3 Pazhaniyandi; notice dispensed with; time frame twelve (12) weeks; principles of natural justice; no opinion on merits; no costs; petitioner Sivakalai; counsel Mr.P.Dinesh Kumar; Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader.
What did the court decide?
Limited mandamus granted: the 1st respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer, Cuddalore District) is directed to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 08.04.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due consideration to the petitioner's supporting documents and after hearing objections, if any, from the 3rd respondent and any other party deemed fit to enquire, within twelve (12) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, by adhering to the principles of natural justice. No costs. Notice to the 3rd respondent was dispensed with as no adverse order was passed against him.