Esakki .M v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.04.2022
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE M.Esakki .. Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.
2.The Tahsildar, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.
3.The Taluk Surveyor, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Surandai Police Station, Tenkasi District.
5.K.Kottaithai 6.K.Velmurugan .. Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to survey the Punja land situated in S.No.189/10B to an extent of 1 1⁄2 cents ( 653.04.Sq.ft ) of land in South Street, Veeraanam, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi with the help of 4th respondent on the basis of the petitioner's representation, dated 14.03.2022. For Petitioner : Mr.A.B.Jeeva For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai, for R1 to R4 Special Government Pleader
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the third respondent to survey the Punja land situated in S.No.189/10B to an extent of 1 1⁄2 cents ( 653.04.Sq.ft ) of land in South Street, Veeraanam, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi with the help of 4th respondent on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 14.03.2022, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2.The petitioner has submitted a representation to the 1/3
respondents on 14.03.2022 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.
3.Heard Mr.A.B.Jeeva, learned Counsel for the writ petitioner and Mr.M.Lingadurai, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the official respondents. 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 14.03.2022 for the said purpose.
5.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the representation of the petitioner dated 14.03.2022 is considered on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the petitioner and the respondents 5 and 6 as well as the rival claimants, if any. 6.Accordingly, this Court directs the third respondent to survey and fix the boundaries in the petitioner's Punja land situated in S.No.189/10B to an extent of 1 1⁄2 cents ( 653.04.Sq.ft ) of land in South Street, Veeraanam, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi, after giving notice to the petitioner, the respondents 5 and 6 and rival claimants, if any, within a period of twelve [12] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If required, the third respondent shall seek assistance of the fourth respondent police for the purpose of conducting survey and demarcation of the petitioner's land.
7.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CS-I) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) TM Note:In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 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.
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To 1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.
2.The Tahsildar, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.
3.The Taluk Surveyor, V.K.Pudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Surandai Police Station, Tenkasi District.
+1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-17151[F] dated 07/04/2022 ) 05.04.2022 RD(21.04.2022) 3P 6C 3/3