Madras High CourtWP/37008/2024allowed

S.Kavitha v. The District Collector

2024-12-10Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.12.2024

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector, Ariyalur District, Ariyalur.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Udaiyar Palaiyam Taluk, Ariyalur District.

3. The Tahsildar, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur 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 consider the representation dated 26.09.2024 of the petitioner consequently direct the 3rd respondent to measure the land situate in Survey Nos.571/34, 571/36 and 571/38 Paranam Village, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur District and find out the boundaries.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Selvaraj Page No. 1 of 4

For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Mr.A.Selvendran, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the Respondents.

2. The above Writ Petition is filed for a Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the representation dated 26.09.2024 of the petitioner consequently direct the 3rd respondent to measure the land situate in Survey Nos.571/34, 571/36 and 571/38 Paranam Village, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur District and find out the boundaries.

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 26.09.2024, a mandamus is issued to the Respondents to conduct survey and subdivision of the petition mentioned property. The Petitioner shall submit all the relevant Page No. 2 of 4

records to show their title to the property and the Respondents shall, after issuing notice 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, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs. 10.12.2024 Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking Order rgm To

1. The District Collector, Ariyalur District, Ariyalur.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Udaiyar Palaiyam Taluk, Page No. 3 of 4

Ariyalur District.

3. The Tahsildar, Sendurai Taluk, Ariyalur District.

P.T.ASHA, J.

rgm 10.12.2024 Page No. 4 of 4