M.Kumaravel v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Time-bound disposal of pending revenue petition by mandamus: Madras HC (Madurai Bench) directs Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai to decide petitioner's representation (Na.Ka.No.A3/7326/2025) alleging wrongful inclusion of ancestral property extents in Patta No.1341 (standing in third respondent's father's name), after hearing petitioner, third respondent and affected persons, within twelve weeks; disposal at admission stage by consent; notice to third respondent dispensed with; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs. Relevant for Article 226 mandamus/time-frame directions to revenue authorities on unattended petitions, patta grievances and natural-justice hearing requirements.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the second respondent (Revenue Divisional Officer) to consider the petitioner's petition and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after providing reasonable opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, the third respondent and any other affected persons, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.