K. Ganesan vs The Revenue Divisional Officer, The Tahsildar, The Village Administrative Officer and E.M. Pitchai

M. Jaichandren, J.—Heard Mr. N. Dilip Kumar, the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner, as well as Mr. R. Manoharan,

the learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the Respondents.

At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the Petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if

the appeal of the Petitioner, dated 09.02.2010, is directed to be disposed of, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period.

The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the Respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court.

In view of the averments made in the affidavit filed in support of this petition and in view of the submissions made by the learned Counsel

appearing on behalf of the Petitioner, the first Respondent is directed to consider and dispose of the Petitioner''s appeal, dated 09.02.2010, on

merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the Petitioner, the fourth Respondent, as well as to the other persons

concerned, as expeditiously as possible, not later than four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The Petitioner is directed to

submit a copy of the appeal, dated 09.02.2010, along with a copy of this order, to the first Respondent. However, it is made clear, that this Court,

by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter.

The writ petition stands disposed of, with the above directions. No costs.