Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29131/2026 of Sivanadiyan Vs The District Revenue Officer on 9 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29131 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 09-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 29131 of 2026
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Sivanadiyan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer,
Trichy District, Trichy.
2. Balasundaram
3. Shanthi
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: 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 UDR Patta Appeal proceedings in R4350117/B5/26 dated 13.02.2026 and complete the same within a period of time that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.T.Veerakumar
For R1
:Mr.S.Venkatesh
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking a direction against the first respondent to expedite the UDR Patta Appeal proceedings in R4350117/B5/26 dated 13.02.2026 and complete the same within a period of time that may be stipulated by this Court.
2. Heard Mr.T.Veerakumarn, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Venkatesh, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the respondents 2 and 3 is dispensed with.
3. Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought in the present Writ Petition and also considering the fact that the petitioner’s appeal is pending from 13.02.2026, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The first respondent is directed to expedite the appeal proceedings in R4350117/B5/26 dated 13.02.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law after affording an opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve
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4. In fine, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 09-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The District Revenue Officer Trichy District, Trichy.Tiruchirappalli
WP(MD) No. 29131 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 29131 of 2026 09-10-2026