Case Note & Summary
The petitioner, S. Abinaya, filed a writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of mandamus directing the first respondent, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Thanjavur, to rectify mistakes in the FMB sketch pertaining to her land in S.No.46/1A2 and 46/1B2, situated in Sengipatty Village, Poothalur Taluk, Thanjavur District, based on her representation dated 01.07.2022. The petitioner's grievance was that the representation had been pending since July 2022 without any action. During the admission hearing, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the first respondent had already enquired into the representation and would pass final orders within a period of four weeks. The court, without examining the merits of the claim, recorded the submission and disposed of the writ petition. It directed the first respondent to pass final orders within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order, in accordance with law. No costs were awarded. The court did not frame any substantial question of law or lay down any legal principle, and the decision was purely procedural, based on the assurance given by the Government Advocate.
Headnote
A) Constitutional Law - Writ Jurisdiction - Article 226, Constitution of India - Disposal on Government Advocate's Statement - Petitioner filed writ of mandamus seeking rectification of FMB sketch; government advocate submitted that representation had been enquired and final orders would be passed within four weeks; Held, petition disposed recording said submission, directing first respondent to pass orders within four weeks from receipt of order copy; no order as to costs. (Paras 1-3)
Issue of Consideration
No substantial question of law framed; petition disposed on recording submission of Government Advocate that the first respondent would pass final orders within four weeks.
Final Decision
The Writ Petition is disposed of, recording the submission of the learned Government Advocate that the first respondent would pass final orders within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, in accordance with law. There shall be no order as to costs.
Law Points
- Article 226 of the Constitution of India - Disposal of writ petition on recording submission of Government Advocate that pending representation would be decided within a specified time
