Selvam v. The Thasildhar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Selvam ... Petitioner -VsThe Thasildhar, Vanapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to dispose the petitioner's representation dated 14.07.2025 and subsequently to survey the metes and bounds of the petitioner's property an extent of 5 cents comprised Survey No.188/7, Peelamedu village, Vanapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District and to grant an assignment patta in favour of the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Ranganathan For Respondent : Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for direction directing the respondent to survey the petitioner's property to an extent of 5 cents comprised in Survey No.188/7, Peelamedu village, Vanapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

3. On instructions, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent submitted that the subject land is classified as "Paatai Poramboke" and the petitioner is a land encroacher.

4. In view of the above submission, the direction sought for in this writ petition cannot be considered and the writ petition is devoid of merits and is liable to be dismissed. Accordingly, this writ petition stands dismissed. No costs.

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To The Thasildhar, Vanapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn 13.10.2025