Kottaiyur Nattars v. The Sub Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD)No.1288 of 2026; K. Surender, J.; 21.01.2026; Article 226 writ of mandamus; delay/non-disposal of pending revenue appeal dated 01.11.2025 before Sub Collector, Revenue Divisional Office, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District; appeal sought cancellation of Patta and restoration of revenue records in favour of Kottaiyur Nattars trustees (Solamalai, Kailasam @ Raju, Alagappan, C.T.Palaniappan); Tahsildar, Karaikudi Taluk second respondent; petition disposed at admission stage by consent with sixteen-week deadline for disposal on merits after hearing petitioner and affected persons; no opinion on merits; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioners' appeal dated 01.11.2025 on merits and in accordance with law, pass appropriate orders after providing reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and any other persons affected by such decision, within sixteen weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.