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B.Madheswaran v. The Tahsildar

2026-02-17Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE B.Madheswaran, S/o.Late Balasundaram, New Ward No.18, Anna Nagar Tharamangalam, Salem District.

Petitioner(s) Vs The Tahsildar, Omalur Taluk, Salem District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 03.01.2025 to survey the land in S.No.192/6A1 to the extent of 672 Sq.Ft. and S.No. 192/5B1A1A1 to the extent of 330 Sq.Ft. situated at Tharamangalam Revenue Village, Salem District (Joint Patta Nos.1561 and 101) and issue separate patta in the name of the legal heirs of the petitioners deceased father namely Thiru.Late.S.K.Balasundaram. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.Elangovan For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam Govt. Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondent to survey and demarcate the property more fully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition and thereafter to issue separate patta in the name of the legal heirs of the petitioner's deceased father late S.K.Balasundaram. 2.The petitioner has filed the supporting documents along with his representation dated 03.01.2025 to the respondent seeking for survey and demarcation of the boundaries for the property more fully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition and for issuance of separate patta in the name of the legal heirs of the petitioner's deceased father late S.K.Balasundaram. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the same. 3.Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondent.

4.No prejudice will be caused to the respondent if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law by giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner, after hearing the objections of the neighbouring land owners, if any and any other third party whom the respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5.For the foregoing reason, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner's representation dated 03.01.2025, seeking for survey and demarcation of the boundaries for the property more fully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition and for issuance of separate patta in the name of the legal heirs of the petitioner's deceased father late S.K.Balasundaram, by giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner, after hearing the objections of the neighbouring land owners, if any and any other third party whom the respondent deems it fit to enquire, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 17-02-2026 rst Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To The Tahsildar, Omalur Taluk, Salem District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

rst 17-02-2026