Madras High CourtWP(MD)/7151/2022disposed of

Selvam.P v. The District Collector

2022-04-19Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose2 pages

W.P.[MD]No.7151 of 2022 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.04.2022

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.[MD]No.7151 of 2022 P.Selvam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Tahsildar, Tiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Inspector of Land Survey, Tiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondent P RAYER:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second and third respondents to survey and demarcate the boundaries in respect of the petitioner's land measuring 12 cents in Survey No.117/8A, in Thoppur, Keela Thiruchendur, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Joseph Jerry For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

*********** This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus seeking for a direction to the second and third respondents to survey and demarcate the boundaries in respect of the petitioner's land measuring 12 cents in Survey No.117/8A, in Thoppur, Keela Thiruchendur, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District. 2.The petitioner has submitted a representation to the respondents on 25.08.2020, 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.Joseph Jerry, learned Counsel for the writ petitioner and Mr.M.Lingadurai, learned Special Government Pleader who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

W.P.[MD]No.7151 of 2022 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 25.08.2020 for the said purpose.

5.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the survey and demarcation of the boundaries is done in the presence of the petitioner and any other necessary party, whom the respondents deem fit to put on notice at the time of survey. 6.Accordingly, this Court directs the second respondent to survey and fix the boundaries in the petitioner's property measuring 12 cents in Survey No.117/8A, in Thoppur, Keela Thiruchendur, Thiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District, after giving notice to the petitioner and any other necessary party, whom the second respondent deems fit to put on notice at the time of survey, 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 (As) // True Copy // / /2022 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) MR To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Tahsildar, Tiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

3.The Inspector of Land Survey, Tiruchendur Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

+1 CC to M/s.A. JOSEPH JERRY, Advocate ( SR-19215[F] dated 19/04/2022 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL.GP ( SR-20098[F] dated 21/04/2022 ) W.P.[MD]No.7151 of 2022 19.04.2022 MGJ(05.05.2022) 2P 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2