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Charles Leo, v. The District Revenue Officer

Writ Petition (Madras High Court, Madurai Bench) – Mandamus under Article 226

Madras HC6 Mar 2026WP(MD)/6118/2026

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What is this about?

Mandamus; expedition of pending patta-cancellation appeal; DKT Patta No.512/69; S.No.32/1; Kodaikanal Village; Dindigul District; District Revenue Officer; Na.Ka.No. 1390886/2023/D1; summons dated 07.07.2025; four-month disposal timeline; Article 226 Constitution of India; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; S.Srimathy J.; WP(MD) No. 6118 of 2026; order dated 06-03-2026; disposed with no costs.

What did the court decide?

Mandamus issued — 1st respondent directed to conclude the pending appeal and pass orders after giving proper opportunity to the parties in accordance with law, within four months from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs. ¶21

Charles Leo, Vs The District Revenue Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06-03-2026 CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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WP(MD) NO. 6118 of 2026

Charles Leo

Petitioner(s)

The District Revenue Officer Dindugul District Dindugul.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer Kodaikanal Taluk Dindugul District.

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The Thaildhar Kodaikanal Taluk Dindugul District.

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S.Ramesh

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Respondent(s)

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.A. Chandrakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.A.Oliraja, Government Advocate for R1 to R3 Prayer:

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to expedite the enquiry pending before him in Na.Ka.No.1390886/2023/d1 for cancellation of patta in respect of the property situated in S.No.32/1 and DKT Patta No.512/69 at kodaikanal Village, Kodaikanal Town, Dindigul District and dispose the same within a stipulated time as prescribed by this Court.

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ORDER

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The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to

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direct the 1st respondent to expedite the enquiry pending before him in Na.Ka.No. 1390886/2023/d1 for cancellation of patta in respect of the property situated in S.No.

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32/1 and DKT Patta No.512/69 at Kodaikanal Village, Kodaikanal Town, Dindigul District and dispose the same within a stipulated time as prescribed by this Court.

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2.The petitioner was in possession of DKT Patta No.512/69 in Kodaikanal Village and the same was cancelled by the RDO and issued in the name of the 4th respondent. Aggrieved over the same, the petitioner has preferred an appeal to the first respondent as early as 2023. They said enquiry is pending in Na.Ka.No. 1390886/2023/D1. The petitioner has received a summons as early as 07.07.2025 even then, the appeal was not concluded. Therefore, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.

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3.Therefore, the first respondent is directed to conclude the appeal and pass orders after giving proper opportunity to the parties in accordance to law. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no

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order as to costs.

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