Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30510/2026 of A.S.Aji Vs The District Revenue Officer on 27 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30510 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 27-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 30510 of 2026
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A.S.Aji
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer,
Kanyakumari District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.
3. Suyambu Ganesan
President,
Arulmigu Panchapandavar Thirukoil,
Therkku Puthoor,
Pozhikkarai Post,
Dharmapuram South Village,
Agasteeswaram Taluk,
Kanyakumari District
4. Rajan
Secretary,
Arulmigu Panchapandavar Thirukoil,
Therkku Puthoor,
Pozhikkarai Post,
Dharmapuram South Village,
Agasteeswaram Taluk,
Kanyakumari District.
5. Vijay
Treasurer,
Arulmigu Panchapandavar Thirukoil,
Therkku Puthoor, Pozhikkarai Post,
Dharmapuram South Village,
Agasteeswaram Taluk,
Kanyakumari District.
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WP(MD) No. 30510 of 2026
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeal preferred by the petitioner on 23.06.2026 within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.A.Mohamedhaneef
For R1 and R2
:Mr.S.Vashik Ali
Additional Government Pleader
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 dispose of the appeal preferred by the petitioner on 23.06.2026.
2. Heard the learned Counsel on either side. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage.
3. Considering the fact that the petitioner's appeal as against order passed by the second respondent is pending consideration with the first respondent, this Court is of the view that the first respondent could be directed to consider the appeal filed by the petitioner dated 23.06.2026
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5. Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to dispose of the appeal filed by the petitioner, 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, Kanyakumari District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.
WP(MD) No. 30510 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30510 of 2026 27-10-2026
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