Sivalingam v. The District collector
Writ Petition (Article 226, Constitution of India) – Mandamus – Disposal of representation
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, 08-07-2026, WP No. 26450 of 2026, Sivalingam v. District Collector, Dharmapuri — Article 226 mandamus; direction to District Revenue Officer (second respondent) to dispose of representation dated 05.06.2026 concerning Survey No.515, Konangi Nayakkanahalli Village, Dharmapuri Taluk (5 acres 50 cents); rectification of revenue records; due notice to petitioner, respondents 5 to 8 and aggrieved persons; eight-week compliance timeline; merits expressly left open; no costs; no precedent on merits.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the second respondent (District Revenue Officer, Dharmapuri) to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 05.06.2026 after issuing due notice to the petitioner, respondents 5 to 8 and other aggrieved persons, on merits and in accordance with law, within eight (8) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.