P.Ramu, v. The District Collector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03.06.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR P.Ramu ...

Petitioner versus 1.The District Collector, Chennai District, Collectorate, Singaravelar Maaligai, Fourth Floor, No.62, Rajaji Street, Chennai - 600 001.

2.The Tahsildar, No.1, 1st Cross Street, New Kumaran Nagar, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600 119.

3.The Taluk Head Surveyor, No.1, 1st Cross Street, New Kumaran Nagar, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600 119.

4.The Firka Surveyor, Sholinganallur Firka, Nedunchezian Salai, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600 119.

5.The Village Administrative Officer, 1/6

No.14, Injambakkam Village, Dr.Nanjunda Rao Road, Injambakkam, Chennai - 600 115.

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Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 5 to measure, survey and demarcate the petitioner house site property in S.No.164/66, measuring about to an extent of 2 Ares situated at Injambakkam Village, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai District - 600 115. For Petitioner :

Mr.R.Anandha Babu For Respondents :

Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is disposed of at the stage of admission itself.

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This Writ Petition is filed to direct the respondents 2 to 5 to measure, survey and demarcate the petitioner's property viz., Survey No.164/66, measuring an extent of 2 Ares, situated at Injambakkam Village, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai District.

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Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents and perused the materials available on record.

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The case of the petitioner is that the house site property was originally owned by the petitioner's grandfather and after his demise, the petitioner was in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the same. It is the grievance of the petitioner that he has given an application on 09.01.2024 to survey the said property and demarcate its boundaries. However, the same has not been considered by the respondents 2 to 5. 5.

Considering the limited nature of the relief sought for in the present Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondents 2 to 5 to consider the application of the petitioner dated 09.01.2024 and pass appropriate orders, for survey of the property and demarcate its boundaries, after giving notice to the neighbouring land owners and any other interested persons, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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To 1.The District Collector, Chennai District, Collectorate, Singaravelar Maaligai, Fourth Floor, No.62, Rajaji Street, Chennai - 600 001.

2.The Tahsildar, No.1, 1st Cross Street, New Kumaran Nagar, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600 119.

3.The Taluk Head Surveyor, No.1, 1st Cross Street, New Kumaran Nagar, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600 119.

4.The Firka Surveyor, Sholinganallur Firka, Nedunchezian Salai, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600 119.

5.The Village Administrative Officer, No.14, Injambakkam Village, Dr.Nanjunda Rao Road, Injambakkam, Chennai - 600 115.

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N.SATHISH KUMAR , J.

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