Nagarajan v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Nagarajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Keeramangalam, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Firka Surveyor, Alangudi Firka, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

4.Abdul Hareem ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, direct the 1st and 2nd respondents herein to conduct survey and demarcate four boundaries in respect of the property in S.No.89/2, 90/1A situated at Karambakkadu Inam Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, with the aid of the 2nd respondent and consequently direct 1/5

the 1st and 2nd respondents to issue survey reports within stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Rameshkumar For R1 & R3 : Mr.M.Lingadurai Special Government Pleader For R2 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate(Crl.Side)

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks issuance of writ of mandamus to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's property and fix four boundaries. The petitioner also seeks assistance of the 2nd respondent police officials.

2. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

3. The petitioner has made an application seeking survey of his property based on registered sale deed and also issue separate patta to the petitioner. However, even in the affidavit in support of the writ petition, the petitioner has stated that based on his application, survey was attempted on 28.03.2025. But however, the same was prevented by the 4th respondent. 2/5

4. In the light of the above, this writ petition is disposed of, directing the 1st respondent with the assistance of the 3rd respondent to conduct survey and dispose of the petitioner's survey application, after hearing the petitioner and any other interested parties, including the 4th respondent, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. In the event of the 1st respondent requiring any police protection, an advanced notice shall be given to the 2nd respondent, who shall ensure that sufficient police force is available at site on the date of survey to ensure peaceful survey to be conducted.

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

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To:

1.The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Alangudi, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Keeramangalam Police Station, Keeramangalam, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Firka Surveyor, Alangudi Firka, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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P.B.BALAJI , J.

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