Lakshmibai M v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :07.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Lakshmibai ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.

2. The Thasildar, Kalkulam Taluk, Thakkalai, Kanyakumari District.

3. The Taluk Surveyor, Kalkulam Taluk, Thakkalai, Kanyakumari District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent herein to update the petitioner's details in Survey No. 830/4 in Lakshmipuram Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari District extend of 30 cents based on the petitioner's representation dated on 08.11.2018 and 11.11.2022.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Selvam For Respondents :Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate for R1 to R3 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent to update the petitioner's details in Survey No. 830/4 in Lakshmipuram Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari District extend of 30 cents based on the petitioner's representation dated on 08.11.2018 and 11.11.2022.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. The petitioner submitted a representation dated 11.11.2022 to the respondents to update the petitioner's details in Survey No. 830/4 in Lakshmipuram Village, Kalkulam Taluk, Kanniyakumari District, in respect of the properties referred to above. However, no action has been taken on the said representation. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. Learned Government Advocate, appearing on behalf of the respondents, submits that the petitioner's representation would be considered on merits and in accordance with law.

5. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.11.2022 on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. The representation shall be considered and disposed of after conducting an inquiry. The second respondent is further directed to afford a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and to all other persons who may be affected by such decision during the course of the inquiry. There shall be no order as to costs.

(K.SURENDER, J) 07.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, Kanyakumari District at Nagercoil.

2. The Thasildar, Kalkulam Taluk, Thakkalai, Kanyakumari District.

3. The Taluk Surveyor, Kalkulam Taluk, Thakkalai, Kanyakumari District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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