Naatchamamai v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.03.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Naatchamamai : Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District - 630 562.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District - 630 531.

3.The Tahsildar, Sivagangai Taluk Office, Sivagangai District - 630 531.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to correct the FMB to its original stage in Survey Nos.246/12B1, 246/12B2 and 246/12B3 total extent of 0.3.00 hectares which are situated at Pudupatti Revenue Village, Sivagangai Taluk, Sivagangai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.02.2025 1/5

and consequently representation on 07.03.2025 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Senthilkumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition, seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to correct the FMB and restore it to its original stage. In this regard, the petitioner has made an application to the first respondent on 20.02.2025 and thereafter further representation has been given to all the respondents herein including the first respondent on 07.03.2025.

2.The specific case of the petitioner is that survey has already been notified and the FMB could not have been changed thereafter, as there is a clear prohibition under the Statute and excepting for seeking the same by way of filing a civil suit, the authorities are not entitled to carry out corrections. The petitioner seeks only for restoration of possession as per the earlier FMB. There is force in the submission of the learned Counsel for the petitioner.

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3.Considering the fact that the petitioner has already approached the authorities, more specifically for correction of the mistake in the FMB, the first respondent shall pass orders on the petitioner's application on merits and in accordance with law, if necessary after hearing all interested parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve [12] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4.With the above direction, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 14.03.2025 Index :Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes/No MR 3/5

To 1.The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District - 630 562.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Sivagangai District - 630 531.

3.The Tahsildar, Sivagangai Taluk Office, Sivagangai District - 630 531.

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P.B.BALAJI.

, J.

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