Arputhamary v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.06.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN W.P.(MD)No.15194 of 2023 Arputhamary ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk, Keeranoor, Pudhukottai District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Kulathur Taluk, Keeranoor, Pudhukottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 herein to survey, measure and fix the boundaries in respect of the petitioner said property comprised in S.No.670/11 situated at Susaithuraympatti Village, Keeranoor, Pudukkottai District based on the application given by the petitioner's daughter Sagayarani dated 23.05.2023 within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner :Mr.B.Jameel Arasu For Respondents :Mr.N.Muthu Vijayan Special Government Pleader *****

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus seeking a direction against the respondent to survey the lands in S.No. 670/11 situated at Susaithuraympatti Village, Keeranoor, Pudukkottai District. The petitioner's daughter had given an application on 23.05.2023.

2.Heard Mr.B.Jameel Arasu, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.N.Muthu Vijayan, learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents.

3.It had been stated that the patta stands in the name of the petitioner. However, to prevent encroachers from entering into the land, which would also include neighbours, the petitioner seeks to measure and fix boundary stones.

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4.A direction is given to the respondents to proceed further on the application given by the daughter of the petitioner, issue notice to the petitioner/daughter of the petitioner and also cause a spot inspection and examine whether there are objections revised. At any rate, if the lands of the petitioner and identifiable, then measurements may be made and boundary stones may be fixed. If there are objections, a report may be filed. The entire exercise may be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 5.The Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Index :Yes / No 26.06.2023 Internet :Yes NCC : Yes/No cmr To 1.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk, Keeranoor, Pudhukottai District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Kulathur Taluk, Keeranoor, Pudhukottai District.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN, J.

cmr Order made in W.P.(MD)No.15194 of 2023 26.06.2023 4/4