Jeyaram v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI W.P.(MD).No.3392 of 2025

1. Jeyaram

2. Ponnumani ... Petitioners Vs.

1. The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Survey Department, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd respondent to survey the land situated in Survey No.33/12, Sub-Divided as 33/12A1A situated at Sevalpatti Village, Kattukuthagai Karisalkulam Hamlet, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District to an extent of 10 cents ad-measuring East-West both sides 119 feet, North-South both sides 36 3⁄4 feet and fix four boundaries.

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For Petitioners : Mr.C.Jeya Prakash For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh Government Advocate

ORDER

Mr.C.Satheesh, learned Government Advocate takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

2. Considering the limited relief sought for in the writ petition, with the consent of the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3. The petitioners seeks issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to conduct a survey in respect of the property comprised in Survey No.33/12, Sub-Divided as 33/12A1A located at Sevalpatti Village, Kattukuthagai Karisalkulam Hamlet, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar, measuring to an extent of 10 cents.

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4. According to the petitioners, they have made an application to survey the subject property and fix four boundaries on 30.11.2021. Subsequently, he has also made an online application on 17.05.2022. Since no action was taken thereon, he has given a representation on 27.11.2024.

5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

6. Considering the fact that the petitioners have made their first application way back in November 2021 and have also made an online application on May 2022, the 2nd respondent is hereby directed to conduct a survey on the petitioner's property and fix four boundaries within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7. The writ petition stands disposed of with the above observations and directions. No costs.

06.02.2025 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No rgm 3/4

P.B.BALAJI , J.

rgm To

1. The Tahsildar, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Survey Department, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

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