Vijayakumar v. The District collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Abdul Quddhose J., 28.04.2026, W.P.No.16833 of 2026 — Vijayakumar v. District Collector, Thiruvannamalai and others. Writ of mandamus under Article 226 seeking correction of patta entries in patta No.114, Keelnathur Village, Tiruvannamalai District, issuance of correct patta, and determination of rightful compensation. RDO's proceedings dated 21.04.2025 already pending on petitioner's representation; petition disposed of with direction to RDO to decide on merits after hearing all parties within 12 weeks; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of by directing the second respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer) to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on his proceedings dated 21.04.2025, based on the petitioner's representation seeking correction of patta entries in patta No.114, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner and after hearing all necessary parties, within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.