Madras High CourtWP/36202/2024allowed

Selvam v. The Tahsildar

2024-12-06Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 06.12.2024

CORAM

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

1. The Tahsildar, Kallakurichi Taluk & District.

2. The Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Kallakurichi Taluk & District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the Respondents to survey and demarcate the land in Survey Nos.120/13D (0.21 Ares), 120/13F (0.23 Ares), 120/13I (0.12 Ares), 120/3D (0.3.5 Ares), 120/3G (0.20 Ares), 120/3K (0.26 Ares) in Pukkulam Village, Kallakurichi Taluk & District based on the petitioner's online Application No.2024/0123/33/003433 dated 23.09.2024. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Balamanikandan 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. The above Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus to to direct the Respondents to survey and demarcate the land in Survey Nos.120/13D (0.21 Ares), 120/13F (0.23 Ares), 120/13I (0.12 Ares), 120/3D (0.3.5 Ares), 120/3G (0.20 Ares), 120/3K (0.26 Ares) in Pukkulam Village, Kallakurichi Taluk & District based on the petitioner's online Application No.2024/0123/33/003433 dated 23.09.2024.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4. Considering the request of the Petitioner and also the fact that the Petitioners have made their application/representation as early as on 23.09.2024, a mandamus is issued to the Respondents to conduct survey and demarcation of 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 to the adjacent land owners and interested parties, Page No. 2 of 4

hold on enquiry and thereafter, proceed to pass orders either surveying and demarcating 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 six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. 06.12.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking Order rgm To

1. The Tahsildar, Kallakurichi Taluk & District.

2. The Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Kallakurichi Taluk & District.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

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