P.Murugayee v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P(MD)No.6923 of 2023 P.Murugayee ... Petitioner .Vs.

The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Pattukottai.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to consider the Petitioner's representation, dated 21.2.2021 and direct him to declare the action of respondent in making preparation for sub-division in respect of an extent of 2.5 cents in S.No.142/C4 and an extent of 3.1/3 cents in S.No.142/C29 bearing Document No.474 of 2001 with fixing the correct extent and its boundaries and demarcation of the land by fixing the survey stone.

For Petitioner : Mr.Edlin Frank for M/s.M.Madhu Prakash 1/5

For Respondent : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Govt. Advocate

O R D E R

The Petitioner herein seeks for a direction to the respondent to consider her representation, dated 21.02.2021 seeking to survey her property in S.No.142/C4 and S.No.142/C29. 2.Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court. 3.According to the Petitioner,the subject property was purchased by her under sale deed, dated 9.8.2001 and has been in possession and enjoyment of the same by putting up a residential house. It is the case of the Petitioner that the revenue documents have been tinkered with the help of the Village Administrative Officer and hence, the Petitioner's interest is affected. Therefore the Petitioner submitted a representation before the respondent on 21.02.2021 seeking survey of the property purchased by her. The same has not been considered till date. Hence the Petitioner is before this Court with the present Writ Petition for the relief stated supra.

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4.Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate who appears for the respondent would submit that the representation submitted by the Petitioner will be considered on its own merits within the time stipulated by this Court. 5.In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondent is directed to consider the representation submitted by the Petitioner, dated 21.02.2021 and pass final orders on its own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner, neighbouring land owners and other interested parties, if any, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of a copy of this order.

6.With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

09.07.2025 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No vsn To The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, 3/5

Pattukottai.

S.SOUNTHAR.,J.

vsn ORDER MADE IN 4/5

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