S.Paramasivam v. The District Collector
Patta Pass Book Act, S.12 – Pending appeal before Revenue Divisional Officer/Appellate Authority – Writ of Mandamus
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), Mrs.Justice S.Srimathy, order dated 09.03.2026 in W.P(MD)No.6164 of 2026 (S.Paramasivam v. District Collector, Dindigul & others incl. K.Karuppaye): Mandamus directing the Revenue Divisional Officer/Appellate Authority, Dindigul to dispose of the petitioner's appeal dated 16.11.2025 under Section 12 of the Patta Pass Book Act against forged Patta No.164 over Survey No.104/11 (1 Acre 33 cents), Gullalagundu Village, Nilakkottai Taluk, Dindigul District, and restore original patta; court directed consideration and disposal within four months; petition disposed of, no costs. Keywords: patta cancellation, Patta Pass Book Act Section 12, forged patta, rival claimants, time-bound appellate disposal, mandamus, Dindigul.
What did the court decide?
Writ of Mandamus direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's appeal dated 16.11.2025 under Section 12 of the Patta Pass Book Act and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within four months from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.