Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28810/2026 of R.Ambikavathi Vs The District Revenue Officer on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28810 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 28810 of 2026
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R.Ambikavathi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer,
Ramanathapuram,
Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Paramakudi,
Ramanathapuram
3. The Tahsildar,
Ramanathapuram District.
4. Parameshwari
..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 conduct enquiry and conclude the proceeding in Na.Ka.(Pi)10/11587/2025
dated 14.02.2025 so as to cancel the patta stands in the name of 4th respondent within time frame as fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Bharathi
For R1 to R3
:Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking for a direction to the first respondent to conduct enquiry and conclude the proceeding in Na.Ka.(Pi)10/11587/2025 dated 14.02.2025.
2. Heard Mr.S.Bharathi, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. 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 fourth respondent is dispensed with.
3. Considering the limited scope of prayer sought in the Writ Petition and also by considering the fact that the proceedings is pending before the first respondent for a long period, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The first respondent is directed to conclude the proceedings initiated in Na.Ka.(Pi)10/11587/2025 dated 14.02.2025 on merits after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to all the parties concerned and pass final orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.”
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4. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The District Revenue Officer, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram.
3. The Tahsildar, Ramanathapuram District.
WP(MD) No. 28810 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 28810 of 2026 06-10-2026