WP(MD)/30493/2026 of K.Mohamed Moosa Vs The District Revenue Officer on 27 October 2026

ORDER

The Writ Petition had been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking for a direction to the first respondent to conclude the enquiry proceedings that were initiated by the first respondent as early as on 21.11.2025.

2. Heard Mr.K.G.Arunkumar, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.S.Siva Thilakar, learned Special 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. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the respondents 4 to 7 is dispensed with.

3. From the perusal of the records, it is to be noted that the proceedings that were initiated by the first respondent in Na.Ka. B4/37958/2025 would have to be brought to its logical conclusion and in that regard this Court is of the view that a direction could be issued to the

WP(MD) No. 30493 of 2026 first respondent to complete the enquiry that was initiated in the aforesaid proceedings on merits and in accordance with law after affording opportunity to all necessary parties concerned within a time frame.

4. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to conclude the enquiry in Na.Ka. B4/37958/2025 in the manner as indicated above within a period of twelve weeks from date of receipt of a copy of this order. There shall be no order as to costs. 27-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To

1. The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.Sivagangai

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer / Sub-Collector Devakottai,

3. The Tahsildar Karaikudi Taluk,

WP(MD) No. 30493 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30493 of 2026 27-10-2026