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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 40782
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
S.Srimathy, J
D.Keerthi – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector – Respondent
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.K.Bairavan
For the Respondents: Mr.T.Amjadkhan
A writ of mandamus can be issued to direct statutory authorities to decide pending applications within a stipulated time frame after due notice to parties.
Headnote:The petitioner filed a Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the District Revenue Officer to dispose of their revision petition within a stipulated time. The Court, without expressing any opinion on merits, directed the concerned authority to consider the revision petition and explanation after giving notice to the petitioner and fifth respondent, and pass appropriate orders within four months. The Court disposed of the matter observing compliance with due process of law.
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| 1. filing of writ petition for time bound disposal (Para 1) |
| 2. direction to consider without merits opinion (Para 2) |
| 3. disposal with no order as to costs (Para 3) |
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to dispose of the petitioner’s revision petition dated 17.09.2025, by considering the petitioner’s explanation dated
31.12.2025.
2. This Court without expressing any opinion on merits is directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's revision application dated 17.09.2025 and the explanation dated 31.12.2025, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the fifth respondent and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
3. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
