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Rajakani v. The District Collector

Writ of Mandamus – Article 226

Madras HC2 Mar 2026WP(MD)/5536/2026

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What is this about?

UDR patta; mandamus for disposal of pending revenue appeal; delay by District Revenue Officer, Trichy District; Na.Ka.A5/11030/2020 dated 20.01.2025; S.No.377/1, 3 acres 22 cents, Kannudayanpatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District; eight-week timeline fixed by High Court; Article 226; no costs; single judge S.Srimathy; W.P(MD)No. 5536 of 2026, decided 02.03.2026.

What did the court decide?

Mandamus issued: second respondent directed to consider and pass orders on the petitioner's appeal (Na.Ka.A5/11030/2020) within eight weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶¶20

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

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W.P(MD)No. 5536 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 02.03.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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W.P(MD)No. 5536 of 2026

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Rajakani ... Petitioner

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The District Collector, Trichy District, Trichy.

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The District Revenue Officer,, Trichy District, Trichy.

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The Tahsildar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to conclude appeal proceeding in Na.Ka.A5/11030/2020 dated on 20.01.2025 with respect to UDR Patta in respect of S.No.377/1 to an extent of 3 Acres 22 Cents situated at Kannudayanpatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District.

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For Petitioner : Mr. A.Thiyagarajan For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader

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O R D E R

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This writ petition is filed for a mandamus to direct the second respondent to conclude the appeal proceeding in Na.Ka.A5/11030/2020 dated 20.01.2025 regarding UDR Patta in respect of S.No.377/1 to an extent of 3 acres 22 cents situated at Kannudayanpatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that even though the appeal was preferred as early as January 2025, the second respondent has not passed an order. Hence, this writ petition.

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In view of the same, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to consider and pass orders on the said appeal preferred by the petitioner within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

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