Jothi v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.03.2025 CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Jothi ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Tahsildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.
2. The Head Surveyor, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Thiruppachethi Police Station, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to survey the petitioner's property in S.No.174/7 situated in Koththangulam Village, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District and to fix its boundaries as per revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent police within the 1/4
period that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan, For R1 & R2 : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl.Side)
O R D E R
The petitioner has sought for survey of his lands based on patta No.1112 granted by the Tahsildar, Koththangulam. The Petitioner has made an application for Survey on 06.02.2025 and followed it up with a representation on 12.02.2025 to the first respondent. 2.Considering the limited relief sought for by the writ petitioner, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent with the assistance of the second respondent to conduct survey based on the petitioner's application, dated 06.02.2025 and representation dated 12.02.2025, within a period of twelve weeks, from the date of receipt of a 2/4
copy of this order. The survey shall be conducted after issuing notice to any interested parties. In the event of the first respondent apprehending any breach of law and order, it is open to the first respondent to seek assistance of the third respondent. No costs. 12.03.2025 Internet :Yes Index :Yes/No NCC :Yes/No LR To
1. The Tahsildar, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.
2. The Head Surveyor, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Thiruppachethi Police Station, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District.
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P.B.BALAJI , J.
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