Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30516/2026 of Murugan Vs The Revenue Divisional Offic on 27 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 30516 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. 30516 of 2026
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AND
WMP(MD) No. 23344 of 2026
Murugan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Dindigul Division,
Dindigul, Dindigul District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Nilakottai Taluk,
Nilakottai, Dindigul District.
3. Sendrayaperumal
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the entire records relating to the impugned proceedings issued by the 2nd respondent in Na.Ka.No.l0169/2023/A4 dated .07.2024 and signed same on 30.07.2024 and to quash and modify the same and consequently by directing the 2nd respondent herein to pass appropriate subdivision orders and issue separate patta in the name of the petitioner’s grand father namely Thimmaiya Gowdar in respect of survey No.152/3A
of an extent of 31 cents, out of total extent of 63 cents (0.25.50 hectors)
situate in Pachamalayankottai Village, Uthayagoundanpatti, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.
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For Petitioner
:Mr.R.Thangapandian
For R1 and R2
:Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi
Government Advocate
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus challenging the impugned proceedings issued by the second respondent, dated 30.07.2024 with consequential directions.
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. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the third respondent is dispensed with.
3. When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2, on instructions, submitted that as against the very same impugned order, the petitioner had filed an appeal before the Revenue Divisional Officer, the first respondent herein, in proceedings Na.Ka.No.3219/2026/B4. An enquiry was also conducted on 21.08.2026 and further proceedings are pending. __________
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4. Since the petitioner had already approached the first respondent, who is the appellate authority against the order impugned in this Writ Petition, this Court, without entering upon the merits raised by the petitioner, is of the view of that the first respondent could be directed to conclude the appeal that had been filed by the petitioner in the proceedings indicated above, on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to the respective parties concerned.
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 Na.Ka.No.3219/2026/B4, 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. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 27-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr __________
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WP(MD) No. 30516 of 2026 To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul Division, Dindigul, Dindigul District.
2. The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Nilakottai, Dindigul District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 30516 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30516 of 2026 AND WMP(MD) No. 23344 of 2026 27-10-2026 __________
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