J. Chandrakumar v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24.03.2025

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.

: Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to subdivide the petitioner's property, fix the four boundaries to an extent of 0.01.22 Ares (3 cents out of 1 hectare 1.42 Ares in S.F.No. 10/1A2A1A at Musiri (West) Village, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 17.02.2025, within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.A.N.Ramanathan For Respondents : Mr.M.Lingadurai, Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner has sought for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, for survey to be conducted as well as sub-division to be effected by making an application on 17.02.2025. 2.The petitioner claims under registered settlement deed, under which an extent of 3 cents with four definite boundaries have been settled on the petitioner by his father. The patta however stands mutated in the joint names of four persons. Therefore, the petitioner's application is not only for survey but also sub-division. 3.Considering the above, the first respondent shall dispose of the petitioner's application for survey as well as sub-division within a period of twelve [12] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after putting on notice other co-owners. 2/5

4.Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

24.03.2025 Index :Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes/No MR 3/5

To 1.The Tahsildar, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Musiri Taluk, Trichy District.

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P.B.BALAJI.

, J.

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