Senthil v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras HC, Krishnan Ramasamy J, WP 26453/2023 (decided 17-04-2026): mandamus under Article 226 for consideration of representation dated 01.06.2022 seeking re-conveyance of lands in S.Nos. 506/2 and 512/1, Agasipalli Village, Krishnagiri Taluk & District; 2nd respondent (Special Tahsildar, Adi-Dravidar Welfare Department) directed to decide in 12 weeks after notice, in accordance with law; petition disposed, no costs; connected WMP closed. Keywords: re-conveyance, assigned/welfare land, time-bound disposal of representation, District Collector Krishnagiri, twelve weeks.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioners' representation dated 01.06.2022 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within twelve weeks from receipt of copy of the order, after issuing notice to the petitioner; no costs awarded; consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition was closed.