Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5473/2020disposed of

Ponnan v. The Thasildar

2020-07-13Honourable Mr Justice D. Krishnakumar2 pages

W.P.(MD)No.5473 of 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.07.2020

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE D.KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.(MD)No.5473 of 2020 and W.M.P.(MD)No.4774 of 2020 Ponnan, S/o.Late. Thavamani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Kallikudi Police Station, Madurai District.

4.The Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department (WRO), Thirumangalam.

... Respondents PRAYER:Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to conduct survey and demarcate then, put up survey stone in Survey No.142/1B, Maruthangudi Revenue Village, Kurayur Firka, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District, with appropriate police protection and grant such other and further relief. For Petitioner : Mr.R.M.Arun Swaminathan For Respondents : Mr.C.M.Mari Chelliah Prabhu Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The petitioner has come up with the present Writ Petition for a Mandamus, to direct the respondents to conduct survey and demarcate and put up survey stones in Survey No.142/1B, Maruthangudi Revenue Village, Kurayur Firka, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District, with appropriate police protection. 2.Today, when the matter is taken up for hearing, Mr.C.M.Mari Chelliah Prabhu, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that the Surveyor has already surveyed the petitioner's land in Survey No.142/1B, Maruthangudi Revenue Village, Kurayur Firka, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District and therefore, the relief sought for in this Writ https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.(MD)No.5473 of 2020 Petition has become infructuous. At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the Surveyor has already surveyed the petitioner's land and he has not put up any survey stones in the said property due to some objection raised by the neighbours.

3.Recording the abovesaid submission made by the learned counsel on either side, this Writ Petition is disposed of with liberty to the petitioner to work out his remedy before the authorities concerned in the manner known to law. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. Sd/- Deputy Registrar (ACCOUNTS) // True Copy // / /2020 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) smn2 Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned. To 1.The Tahsildar, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Kallikudi Taluk, Madurai District.

3.The Sub-Inspector of Police, Kallikudi Police Station, Madurai District.

4.The Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department (WRO), Thirumangalam.

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