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The Kerala High Court ruled that once land is assigned for public purpose, subsequent changes in the government’s needs cannot justify revocation. The legality of the assignment hinges solely on the purpose at the time of grant, protecting vested property rights and preventing arbitrary administrative reversal.
The Madras High Court has directed Tahsildars to decide patta applications within 12 weeks, holding that prolonged inaction on land rights claims breaches statutory obligations under the Tamil Nadu Land Revenue Code. This ruling empowers landholders facing bureaucratic stalling and establishes a binding timeline for revenue officials, reinforcing property rights as enforceable public duties.
Madras High Court reinforces that administrative delay in filing a patta representation does not preclude merits consideration, mandating the Tahsildar to adjudicate the dispute after hearing all parties, including the alleged encroacher. The ruling underscores that procedural lapses cannot defeat substantive property rights under land revenue law.
Madras High Court directs Tahsildar to decide patta application within 12 weeks, affirming that undue administrative delay violates property rights under Article 300A.