Laksminarasimman v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge Article 226 writ (mandamus) disposed at admission stage by consent: time-bound direction (sixteen weeks) to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Trichy Division, to consider a representation dated 28.10.2025 for correction of the 'A' Register and issuance of patta in the name TS.PL.P.Chidhambaram Chettiyar, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the petitioner and interested persons; no merits expressed; no costs. Keywords: W.P.(MD); writ of mandamus; patta issuance; 'A' Register correction; Thasildhar, Trichy East Taluk; District Collector, Trichy; revenue record rectification; delayed action / pending representation; time-frame fixed by Court; disposal without expressing opinion on merits.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 28.10.2025 on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and all other interested persons, within sixteen weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no view expressed on merits; no order as to costs.