R.Santhana Krishnan v. The District Collector

Madras HC20 Jan 2026WP/715/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court WP No. 715 of 2026 (20-01-2026), Abdul Quddhose J.; petitioner R.Santhana Krishnan vs District Collector/District Revenue Officer Chengalpet, Revenue Divisional Officer Tambaram and Tahsildar Tambaram; mandamus for timely disposal of revenue appeal dated 27.10.2023 (na. Ka. no 4001/2023/A) pending before 3rd respondent; direction to dispose within twelve weeks adhering to principles of natural justice; no opinion on merits; no costs; advocates Adinarayana Rao (petitioner) and C. Jaya Prakash, Government Advocate (respondents).

What did the court decide?

Direction to the third respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 27.10.2023 within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, adhering to the principles of natural justice; no costs. ¶body ¶6

R.Santhana Krishnan Vs The District Collector — Madras HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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WP No. 715 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 20-01-2026

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

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WP No. 715 of 2026

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R.Santhana Krishnan

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Petitioner(s)

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The District Collector O/o The District Collector, chengalpet District, chengalpet 603 111

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2.The District Revenue officer Chengalpet collectorate, Office of the district Collector Chengalpet District 603 111

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3.The Revenue Divisional officer Office of the Revenue Divisional officer, tambaram Sanitorioum, tambaram, Chennai 600 045

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4.The Tahsildar Tambaram Taluk ofice, Tambarma, Chennai 600 045

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Respondent(s)

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PRAYER

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Directing the 3rd Respondent to dispose the Appeal Petition fo the petitioner dated 27.10.2023 registered as na. Ka. no 4001/ 2023/ A on the file fo the 3rd Respondent.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.Adinarayana Rao For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Jaya Prakash Govt Advocate For Respondent

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 715 of 2026

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed, seeking for a limited relief.

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The petitioner seeks for early disposal of the petitioner’s appeal dated

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27.10.2023 pending on the file of the third respondent.

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Mr. C. Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

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No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner’s appeal dated 27.10.2023 is directed to be disposed of by the third respondent within a time frame to be fixed by this Court by adhering to the principles of natural justice.

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This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s appeal dated 27.10.2023.

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Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 27.10.2023 filed by the petitioner within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by adhering to the principles of natural justice. No Costs.

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20-01-2026

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 715 of 2026

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Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No ab

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1.The District Collector O/o The District Collector, chengalpet District, chengalpet 603 111

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