Mariammal v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.04.2018

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH W.P.(MD) No.8011 of 2018 Mariammal ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tahsildar, Krishnarayapuram Taluk Office, Krishnarayapuram, Karur District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Krishnarayapuram Taluk Office, Krishnarayapuram Karur District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to measure the petitioner's land comprised in Survey Nos.423/2-D and 424/1 B situated at Sengal Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District by considering my application dated 21.03.2018 within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Santhanam Rajeshkumar For Respondents : Mr.N.Shanmuga Selvam 1 & 2 Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner's application dated 21.03.2018, seeking for measuring the petitioner's land comprised in Survey Nos.423/2-D and 424/1 B situated at Sengal Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District, has been kept pending without disposal, which prompted the petitioner to file the present writ petition.

2. By consent of both counsels, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3.It is needless to point out that whenever any representation / application is made to the statutory authorities, the respondents are bound to dispose of the same in one way or other, rather than keeping it pending indefinitely.

4. In view of the limited prayer sought for and without going into the merits of the petitioner's representation dated 21.03.2018, there shall be a direction to the second respondent to https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

consider the petitioner's representation on its own merits and pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order. Such an exercise shall be done after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and to any other person who may be interested in the subject matter.

5. With the above observation, this writ petition stands allowed. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(T&P) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To

1. The Tahsildar, Krishnarayapuram Taluk Office, Krishnarayapuram, Karur District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Krishnarayapuram Taluk Office, Krishnarayapuram Karur District.

+1cc to Mr.B.Santhanam Rajeshkumar, Advocate Sr.No.60857 PNN VB/RSK/SAR3/26.04.2018/2P/4C W.P.(MD) No.8011 of 2018 12.04.2018 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/