Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30340/2026 of K.Muniasamy Vs The District Revenue Officer on 26 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 26-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY
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K.Muniasamy,
S/o.Krishnathevar,
No.,2/21-9, Narasingampatti,
Kottaimedu Post, Kamuthi Taluk,
Ramanathapuram District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer,
O/o. The District Revenue Office,
Ramanathapuram,
Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Revenue Divisional Office,
Paramakudi,
Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Tahsildar,
O/o. The Tahsildar,
Ramanathapuram District.
4. K.Irulandi
S/o.Krishnathevar,
Kanikoor, Kombuthi Post,
Kadaladi Taluk,
Ramanathapuram District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to dispose the petitioner's Appeal dated 20.08.2026 and
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cancel the order passed by the third respondent in Application No.
TN-7202441106728 and direct the issuance of a Legal Heir Certificate in respect of petitioner's deceased father, late Krishnathevar, after considering the earlier proceedings dated 25.09.2024 and 24.10.2024 and the other relevant records, within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner :
Mr.V.Selvakumar
For R1 to R3 :
Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
Challenging the order of the third respondent, the petitioner filed an appeal before the Revenue Divisional Officer, the second respondent herein. Seeking the early disposal thereof, this Writ Petition has been filed.
2. Accepting notice for the first to third respondents, Mr.P.Pethu Rajesh, learned Additional Government Pleader, submits that the appeal would be considered and disposed of on merits within two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
3. Given the limited nature of relief claimed, without expressing any opinion on the merits, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the Revenue Divisional Officer, the second respondent herein, to consider and dispose of the petitioner's appeal within two months from the date of receipt
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1. The District Revenue Officer, O/o. The District Revenue Office, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Tahsildar, O/o. The Tahsildar,
Ramanathapuram District.
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