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Kalimuthu v. The District Collector

Madras HC15 Apr 2026WP(MD)/10459/2026

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What is this about?

Kalimuthu v. District Collector, Tirunelveli and others, W.P(MD)No.10459 of 2026 (Madurai Bench, Madras High Court, decided 15.04.2026 by S.Srimathy J.) - writ petition under Article 226 seeking mandamus for disposal of petitioner's appeal dated 19.12.2025 pending before the District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli; Court, without opinion on merits, directed consideration and orders in accordance with law within twelve weeks; disposed, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Mandamus direction issued: the second respondent was directed to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 19.12.2025 within twelve weeks; no order as to costs. ¶24

Kalimuthu Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P(MD)No.10459 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 15.04.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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W.P(MD)No.10459 of 2026

Kalimuthu

... Petitioner

The District Collector, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

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The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

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The Tahsildar, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

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N.Mariappan

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Saravanankumar ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2^nd respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the Petitioner dated 19.12.2025 within a stipulated period of time as this High Court deems fit.

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W.P(MD)No.10459 of 2026

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For Petitioner : Mr.Maheswaran R For R-1 to R-4 : Mrs.Jeya Priya Government Advocate

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ORDER

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The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 19.12.2025.

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2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the official respondents to consider the petitioner's appeal dated 19.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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15.04.2026

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes

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