Tirunelveli Diocese Trust Association (Tdta) v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.05.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Tirunelveli Diocese Trust Association (TDTA), Represented by its Superintendent, T.Frederick Christopher.

... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to conduct survey and demarcate the four boundaries of the land belonged to TDTA comprised in S.No.8/1 to an extent of 0.73.40 hectares situated at Tuckerammalpuram Teacher's colony, Venkaluneersamudram, Melapalayam Town, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District with the assistance of concerned police officials by considering the petitioner's application dated 26.02.2025 and issue the certificate of survey or acknowledgment of completion of survey within the time fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.P.Alwin Balan For Respondents : Mr.K.S.Selva Ganesan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

Mr.K.S.Selva Ganesan, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice on behalf of the respondents. 2.Considering the limited relief sought for in the writ petition, with the consent of the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal.

3.The petitioner seeks issuance of a writ of Mandamus to direct the first respondent to conduct survey and demarcate four boundaries of the petitioner's land.

4.The petitioner has made an application on 26.02.2025 seeking survey and demarcation of four boundaries. 2/5

5.According to the petitioner, the survey is required for the purposes of setting up a school in the subject lands and to meet statutory requirements.

6.Considering the same, the respondents are directed to pass orders on the petitioner's survey application dated 26.02.2025 by conducting survey and demarcating four boundaries and also issuing survey report within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

7.The Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above observations and directions. There shall be no order as to costs. 08.05.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps 3/5

To 1.The Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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P.B.BALAJI, J.

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