Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Madurai Bench (S.SRIMATHY, J.), W.P(MD)No.5995 of 2026, decided 05.03.2026. Petitioner Thirupathi sought mandamus under Article 226 to complete enquiry in Patta Appeal Na.Ka.No. 2976/2025/A4 against patta granted to fourth respondent Sonaiyapillai by the Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk. Court disposed of the petition directing the Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur to decide the appeal after notice to both sides within 12 weeks. Keywords: patta appeal, mandamus, time-bound direction, revenue appeal, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's appeal, conduct an enquiry after notice to the petitioner and the fourth respondent, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within twelve (12) weeks; no order as to costs. ¶25