M.Perumal v. The Tahsidlar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ M.Perumal, S/o.Madhaiyan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur, Salem District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated 28.01.2025 and survey the land, sub divide and issue separate patta to the petitioner's land in S.No.234/1 to the extent of 1.08 acre situated at Nangavalli Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. For Petitioner : Mr.M.P.Rajavelayutham For Respondent : Mr.P.Sathish Additional 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. 1/5

2. The present writ petition is filed praying for a writ of mandamus, to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated 28.01.2025 and survey the land, sub divide and issue separate patta to the petitioner's land in S.No.234/1 measuring an extent of 1.08 Acres situated at Nangavalli Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.

3. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner submitted an online application dated 28.01.2025 to the respondent, seeking to survey, sub divide and to issue separate patta to the petitioner's property comprised in S.No.234/1, admeasuring to an extent of 1.08 Acres, situated at Nangavalli Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District and paid necessary charges. However, till date petitioner's application was not considered by the respondent. Hence, this writ petition.

4. At the outset, it is submitted by Mr.P.Sathish, learned Additional Government Pleader for the respondent that the above application submitted by the petitioner would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for the petitioner.

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5. In view of the limited relief that is prayed, this Court is inclined to dispose of this writ petition and accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of with following directions:- i) The respondent shall consider the application in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner and all other interested parties including rival claimants, if any.

ii) Though facts have been set out extensively in the affidavit, this Court does not propose to deal with it while leaving it open to the respondent to call for any document/conduct enquiry to satisfy itself of the petitioner's entitlement for surveying, sub dividing and issuance of separate patta in respect of subject property.

iii) The entire process shall be completed within a period of 12 weeks from the date of uploading of web copy without waiting for receipt of certified copy. iv) It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any views with regard to the merits of the matter and it is open to the respondent to consider the matter on its own merits and in accordance with law. Rights and contentions of the petitioner and all other interested parties are left open. No costs. 13.08.2025 3/5

arb To The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur, Salem District.

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MOHAMMED SHAFFIQ, J.

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