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G.Krishnaveni v. The Tahsildar

2024-12-13Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.12.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA G.Krishnaveni ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar O/O The Tahsildar, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi And District.

2.The Surveyor O/O The Tahsildar, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi And District 3.Panneerselvam

...Respondents

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, Directing the respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property comprised in New Survey No 94 / 5 (Old Survey No 42/2) situated at Agarakottalam Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakuirchi District based on the petitioner Application No 2024 / N123 / 33 / 003511 dated 26.09.2024. For Petitioner : M/s.G.Balamanikandan 1/4

For Respondents : M/s.A.Selvendran Spl.GP.

for R.1 & R.2.

O R D E R

The above Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property comprised in New Survey No 94 / 5 (Old Survey No 42/2) situate at Agarakottalam Village, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakuirchi District based on the petitioner Application No. 2024 / N123 / 33 / 003511 dated 26.09.2024.

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that despite submitting an online Application on 26.09.2024, the respondents have not taken any steps to survey the land in question.

3. Heard the learned counsels on the either side and perused the records.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's online application and conduct survey of the subject property. The petitioner shall submit all the relevant records to show her title to the property and the 2/4

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 said exercise shall be completed within a period of 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.

13.12.2024 (shr) Index : Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No To 1.The Tahsildar O/O The Tahsildar, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi And District.

2.The Surveyor O/O The Tahsildar, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi And District 3/4

P.T. ASHA . J., (shr) 13.12.2024 4/4