Quick Summary: On December 18, 2025, the Madras High Court directed the Tahsildar in Bahour, Puducherry, to decide on V. Batma's application for transferring a land ownership document within 12 weeks.
V. Batma, from Puducherry, filed a request because her application dated November 10, 2025, had not been considered. She wanted a land ownership document transferred to her name for land located in Pillaiyarkuppam Revenue Village, Puducherry.
Judge Abdul Quddhose was in charge of the case. The court ordered that the Tahsildar must decide on V. Batma's application within 12 weeks of receiving the court's order. The court emphasized that this decision should be based on the details of the application and in line with the rules.
"No harm will be caused to the respondent if the petitioner’s application is considered based on its details," said Mr. V. Vasanthakumar, representing the Tahsildar.
The court did not express any opinion on whether V. Batma's application should be approved. It simply instructed the Tahsildar to make a decision based on the application’s details.
The case highlights the importance of timely decisions by government offices. The court's direction ensures that V. Batma's application will be reviewed promptly, providing a fair chance for her request to be considered.
