IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATE: 15.12.2010 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.28281 of 2010 G.Gowrishankar .... Petitioner ...Vs... 1.The Tashildar, Thirukazhukundram taluk, Kancheepuram District-603405. 2.Mr.Gopal .... Respondents Prayer: Petition filed seeking for a writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent herein to dispose of the application dated 05/06/2009 given by the petitioner before the Revenue Tribunal and which is pending before the first respondent for enquiry from 12/11/2009 by following the due procedure laid down under Tamil Nadu Patta Pass Book Rules 1987, within a time limit fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sathya Narayanan For Respondents : Mr.S.Gopinathan (R1) Additional Government Pleader O R D E R Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner has submitted that it would suffice, if the first respondent is directed to dispose of the application, dated 05.06.2009, on merits, within a specified period. 3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the first respondent, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the first respondent is directed to dispose of the application , dated 05.06.2009, on merits and in accordance with law,after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and the other persons concerned, if any, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 05.06.2009, to the first respondent, along with a copy of this order. 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 is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Index:Yes/No 10.12.2010 Internet:Yes/No arr To 1.The Tashildar, Thirukazhukundram taluk, Kancheepuram District-603405. M.JAICHANDREN,J. arr Writ Petition No.28281 of 2010 15.12.2010