Madras High CourtWP/19590/2024disposed of

S.Devi v. The Thasildar

2024-07-22Honourable Mr Justice N. Sathish Kumar4 pages

IN THE HIG H COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 22.07.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR W.P.No.19590 of 2024

1. S.Devi

2. G.Parimala

3. R.Latha .. Petitioners

Versus

1. The Tahsildar Tinidvanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

2. The Head Surveyor Tinidvanam Taluk, Villupuram District. .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to sub-divide the said land by measuring the land to issue patta in the name of the petitioner after demarcating the property being all that piece and parcel of land comprised in Survey No.66/8B situated at Kotteripattu Village, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

For Petitioners : Mr.K.Venkateswaran For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

With the consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This Writ Petition is filed to direct the first respondent to sub-divide the said land by measuring the land to issue patta in the name of the petitioner after demarcating the property being all that piece and parcel of land comprised in Survey No.66/8B situated at Kotteripattu Village, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

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

4. The case of the petitioners is that the subject property belongs to the mother of the petitioners and their mother settled the property in favour of the petitioners and patta also stands jointly in the name of the petitioners. The grievance of the petitioners is that though they had given an online application for subdivision of their property and patta transfer by paying necessary fees, the 2/4

same has not been considered by the first respondent till date. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

5. Considering the limited relief sought for in this writ petition, the first respondent is directed to consider the online application of the petitioners dated 23.03.2024 and pass appropriate orders on the same on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 18.07.2024 vrc Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No To,

1. The Tahsildar Tinidvanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

2. The Head Surveyor Tinidvanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

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N. SATHISH KUMAR, J.

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