A.G.Masilamani v. The District Revenue officer
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of Mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; patta cancellation; representation disposal; Revenue Divisional Officer / District Revenue Officer / Tahsildar Avadi Thiruvallur; Arulmighu Ponniyamman Temple Trust Devendran Sevel Naicker Annanur Chennai; 12-week timeline; hearing objections of fourth respondent and third parties; no opinion on merits; no costs; Madras High Court 27.04.2026 Abdul Quddhose J.
What did the court decide?
Second respondent directed to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 18.08.2025 seeking cancellation of the patta standing in the name of the fourth respondent, after considering supporting documents and hearing objections of the fourth respondent and any other third party deemed fit, within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.