Jancystellamary v. The Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.12.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA Jancystellamary ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar Tahsildar Office, Chengal Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District 2.The Firka Surveyor Chengalm Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District

...Respondents

Prayer:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to measure the land in S.F.No.109/3A, Punjai Hectare 0-33.00, S.F.No.109/3B, Punjai Hectare 0-4.00, S.F.No.109/3c, Punjai Hectare 0.72.00 Alathur village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District and earmark the boundaries by considering the Application No.2024/0123/06/008688 dated 01.11.2024.

For Petitioner : M/s.M.Vignesh For Respondents : M/s.R.P.Murugan Raja, Govt. Advocate for R.1 to R2.

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O R D E R

The above Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to measure the land in S.F.No.109/3A, Punjai Hectare 0-33.00, S.F.No.109/3B, Punjai Hectare 0-4.00, S.F.No.109/3c, Punjai Hectare 0.72.00 Alathur village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District and earmark the boundaries by considering the Application No.2024/0123/06/008688 dated 01.11.2024.

2.The grievance of the petitioner is that despite making an online application on 01.11.2024, the respondents have not taken any steps to survey the land in question.

3.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate accepting notice for respondents 1 and 2. 4.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and as the petitioner's online application dated 01.11.2024 has not been considered to date, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation and conduct survey of the subject property. The petitioner shall submit all the relevant records to show her title to the property and the respondents shall, after issuing notice to the 2/4

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 2 months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

21.12.2024 (shr) Index : Yes/No Speaking Order: Yes/No To 1.The Tahsildar Tahsildar Office, Chengal Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District 2.The Firka Surveyor Chengalm Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District P.T. ASHA . J., 3/4

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