J.Jeyapal Ravichandran v. The District Revenue Officer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI 1.J.Jeyapal Ravichandran 2.J.Mary Angel ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to mutate the Natham revenue records relating to the house in Natham Survey No 1774/3C (Old Survey No. 1734/2A) measuring to an extent of 2 3⁄4 cents, Perungudi Village Bit - II, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District in consonance with the Sale Deed in Document No.1040 of 1974 dated 05.06.1974 registered on the file of the Sub Registrar, Panankudi and physical extent of the said house by 1/4

considering petitioners' representations dated 11.11.2024 and 01.04.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Sukumar For Respondents : Mrs.S.Jeyapriya Government Advocate

O R D E R

The grievance of the petitioners is that an extent of 2.75 cents at Perungudi Village Bit-II, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District in terms of the sale deed registered in favour of the writ petitioners, have been wrongly reflected as 1.55 cents in the revenue records.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and the learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

3. The petitioners have therefore given representations on 11.11.2024 and again on 01.04.2025 seeking necessary corrections to be carried out and the extent to be rectified.

4. Considering the limited relief sought for by the petitioners, this writ petition is disposed of, directing the 3rd respondent to consider the petitioners' representations, dated 11.11.2024 and 01.04.2025 regarding the rectification of 2/4

the extent in the revenue records in consonance with the registered sale deed, dated 05.06.1974, after conducting due enquiry and giving an opportunity to the petitioners and shall pass final orders, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

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

30.04.2025 NCC:yes/no Index:yes/no Internet:yes/no gbg To:

1.The District Revenue Officer, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tirunelveli, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

3/4

P.B.BALAJI , J.

gbg 30.04.2025 4/4