Krishnan v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.06.2025
CORAM:
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P.(MD).No.12553 of 2025 Krishnan ... Petitioner Vs.
1. The Tahsildar, Kadavur Taluk Office, Karur District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor, Kadavur Taluk Office, Karur District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Thogamalai Police Station, Karur District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents herein to conduct the survey and fixing the four boundary stones in respect of the petitioner property comprised in Survey No. 402/11A- an extent of 0-21.61 Hectors punjai land the property situated at Devar Malai Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District based on petitioner online survey application dated 03.03.2025 and consequently direct the 3rd 1/4
respondent police to given necessary police protection to my property at that time of survey by the revenue officials on the basis of petitioner representation 08.04.2025.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Ramakrishnan For R1 & R2 : Mr.M.Gangatharan Government Advocate For R3 : Mr.M.Vaikkamkarunanithi Government Advocate
ORDER
The petitioner herein seeks direction to the 1st and 2nd respondents to conduct survey of his property situated in S.No.402/11A with an extent of 0-21.61 at Devar Malai Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District, considering his representation dated 08.04.2025.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.M.Gangatharan, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 & 2 and Mr.M.Vaikkamkarunanithi, learned Government Advocate appearing for the 3rd respondent.
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3. According to the petitioner, he purchased the subject property under a registered Sale Deed dated 27.02.2025 and Patta for the subject property also stands in the name of the petitioner in Patta No.3896. The petitioner submitted an online application on 03.03.2025 in A.No.2025/0123/14/003555 Seeking survey of the property and the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.
4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that the online application of the petitioner dated 03.03.2025 will be considered in accordance with law.
5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondents 1 and 2 are directed to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 03.03.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, neighboring land owners and other interested parties. 3/4
S.SOUNTHAR , J.
rgm
6. The writ petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.
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1. The Tahsildar, Kadavur Taluk Office, Karur District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor, Kadavur Taluk Office, Karur District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Thogamalai Police Station, Karur District.
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