K.R.Kalil Rahman v. The State Of Tamilnadu
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 02.07.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ K.R.Kalil Rahman, S/o. Late Abdul Rahman ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Secretary, Revenue Department, No.9, George Town, Secretariat, Chennai - 09.
2.The District Collector, Chennai District.
3.The Tahsildar, Soolinganalur Taluk, Thooraipakkam, Chennai District.
4.The Land Surveyor, Soolinganalur Taluk, Thooraipakkam, Chennai District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the third and fourth respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2025, and conduct a proper survey of the land situated in Survey No.337/7, measuring about 1/5
22 cents in Seemancherry Village, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai District, in accordance with Patta No.351 and the Sale Deed dated 19.10.1981 consequently direct the third and fourth respondents to furnish a copy of the survey report to the petitioner.
For Petitioner : Mrs.P.Rajalakshmi For Respondents :
For R1 to R3 : Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader
ORDER
By consent of learned counsel on both sides, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
2. The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of mandamus, to direct the third and fourth respondents to consider and dispose of the representation dated 23.01.2025 made by the petitioner for surveying the land comprised in S.No.337/7 measuring about 22 cents situated at Seemancherry Village, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai District.
3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the subject property and he has been in enjoyment of the same. The above subject property was purchased by the petitioner vide a Sale 2/5
Deed dated 19.10.1981, registered as Doc.No.4081 of 1981. Patta also stands in the name of the petitioner in respect of the subject property. It is in these circumstances, the petitioner had submitted a representation dated 23.01.2025 seeking to survey the subject property which is said to be kept pending without any progress so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.
4. On this being pointed out, the learned Special Government Pleader for the first to third respondents would submit that they would consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2025 and carry out a survey and complete the process within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for the petitioner.
5. In view thereof, this writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.01.2025 and carry out a survey and complete the process within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after giving prior notice to the petitioner, adjacent land owners and other interested parties including rival 3/5
claimants if any. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the case and it is open to the third respondent to consider the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. No costs. 02.07.2025 Speaking (or) Non Speaking Order arb To 1.The Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, Revenue Department, No.9, George Town, Secretariat, Chennai - 09.
2.The District Collector, Chennai District.
3.The Tahsildar, Soolinganalur Taluk, Thooraipakkam, Chennai District.
4.The Land Surveyor, Soolinganalur Taluk, Thooraipakkam, Chennai District.
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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.
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