Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5492/2022disposed of

Jegadeesan, v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

2022-03-29Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose2 pages

W.P.[MD]No.5492 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 29.03.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.[MD]No.5492 of 2022 Jegadeesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Tahsildar, Gandharvakottai Taluk, Gandharvakottai, Pudukkottai District.

3.S.Muruganantham ... Respondents P RAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the land and fix the four boundaries in S.No.81/6B, an extent of 0.01.46 Ares, (3.6 cents), situate at Sunthampatti Village, Gandharvakottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, based on the revenue records within a stipulated time fixed by this Court on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Deenadhayalan For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mrs.S.Jeyapriya Government Advocate

O R D E R

*********** This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's land and fix the four boundaries in S.No.81/6B, an extent of 0.01.46 Ares, (3.6 cents), situated at Sunthampatti Village, Gandharvakottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2022, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The petitioner has submitted a representation to the respondents on 14.02.2022 seeking for survey and demarcation of boundaries in respect of the aforementioned property which he claims that it belongs to him absolutely. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, this writ petition has been filed. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.[MD]No.5492 of 2022 3.Heard Mr.S.Deenadhayalan, learned Counsel for the writ petitioner and Mrs.S.Jeyapriya, learned Government Advocate who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. 4.The petitioner has produced documents in support of his case that he is the owner of the aforementioned property. He has sought for a survey and fixation of boundaries by the appointment of a Surveyor and the petitioner has given a representation on 14.02.2022 for the said purpose.

5.No prejudice would be caused to the official respondents if the representation of the petitioner dated 14.02.2022 is considered on merits and in accordance with law after hearing the petitioner as well as the rival claimants if any.

6.Accordingly, this Court directs the second respondent to survey and fix the boundaries in the petitioner's property in S.No.81/6B, an extent of 0.01.46 Ares, (3.6 cents), situated at Sunthampatti Village, Gandharvakottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District after giving notice to the petitioner and rival claimants if any within a period of twelve [12] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (T&P) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) MR To 1.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

2.The Tahsildar, Gandharvakottai Taluk, Gandharvakottai, Pudukkottai District.

+1 CC to M/s.S.DEENADHAYALAN, Advocate ( SR-15838[F] dated 31/03/2022 ) W.P.[MD]No.5492 of 2022 29.03.2022 MGJ(06.04.2022) 2P 4C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2