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Kanakalakshmi Mahalingam v. The District Collector

2024-11-27Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.11.2024

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Kanakalakshmi Mahalingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Chengalpattu District - 603 001.

2. The Tahsildar, Thirukazhukundram Taluk Office, Chengalpattu District - 603 109.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 27.09.2024 and survey the land in Chengalpattu District, Thirukazukundram Taluk, No.7, Keezhavedu Village Survey No.57/11A.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Bhoopathy Rajan For Respondents : Mr.G.Velu Additional Government Pleader Page No. 1 of 4

ORDER

Mr.G.Velu, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the Respondents.

2. This Writ Petition has been filed for a Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to consider the Petitioner's representation dated 27.09.2024 and survey the land in Chengalpattu District, Thirukazukundram Taluk, No.7, Keezhavedu Village Survey No.57/11A.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4. Considering the request of the Petitioner and also the fact that the Petitioner has made a representation as early as on 27.09.2024 and he has also made a payment for surveying the subject property, a mandamus is issued to the Respondents to dispose of the Petitioner's representation dated 27.09.2024 for conducting survey and fixing boundaries in the petition mentioned property. The Petitioner shall submit all the relevant records to show their title to the property and the Respondents shall, after issuing notice Page No. 2 of 4

to the adjacent land owners and interested parties, hold an enquiry and thereafter, proceed to pass orders either surveying and subdividing the property or rejecting the request. In the case of a rejection, a speaking order shall be passed. The aforesaid exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

5. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands allowed. No costs.

27.11.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking Order rgm To

1. The District Collector, Office of the Collectorate, Chengalpattu District - 603 001.

2. The Tahsildar, Thirukazhukundram Taluk Office, Page No. 3 of 4

Chengalpattu District - 603 109.

P.T.ASHA, J.

rgm 27.11.2024 Page No. 4 of 4