Panaiyammal v. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Key paragraphs
- Para 33. Ramayee ... RespondentsPrayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal petition dated 24.01.2026 and 05.02.2026 as expedite within the…
Judgment
W.P.(MD)No.5865 of 2026BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURTDATED : 04.03.2026CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHYW.P.(MD).No.5865 of 2026 Panaiyammal ... PetitionerVs1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
Operative part
Ramayee ... RespondentsPrayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal petition dated 24.01.2026 and 05.02.2026 as expedite within the time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner: Mr.S.A.AjmalkhanFor R-1 & 2: Mr.SRA.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.5865 of 2026ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's appeal petitions dated 24.01.2026 and 05.02.2026 expeditiously, within the time frame stipulated by this Court.2. The petitioner and the third respondent have rival claims over the property. The petitioner filed a suit in O.S. No. 182 of 2004 on the file of the District Munsif Court, Melur, seeking the relief of declaration and permanent injunction. The suit was decreed in favour of the petitioner vide judgment and decree dated 04.03.2010. The petitioner now claims right over the property. In the meanwhile, the third respondent has obtained patta in her name. Therefore, the petitioner has filed an appeal seeking cancellation of the patta standing in the name of the third respondent and for issuance of patta in favour of the petitioner based on the judgment and decree passed in O.S. No. 182 of 2004. 3. In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the third respondent, and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.5865 of 20264. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs.04.03.2026NCC : Yes / NoIndex : Yes / NoInternet : Yes/ Nojbr To1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.2. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD)No.5865 of 2026S.SRIMATHY , J. jbrW.P.(MD).No.5865 of 202604.03.20264/4
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
Precedent status how later indexed judgments have treated this case
No known negative treatment found in the Courts & Cases corpus.
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