Saraswathi K v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR K.Saraswathi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Veerakeralamputur, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, V.K.Puthur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

... Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to survey the land in Survey No.44/10L situated at Rajagopalaperi Village, Veerakeralamputur Taluk, Tenkasi District and consequently directing the second respondent to give police protection on the day of surveying the land of the petitioner, consider the representation dated 23.06.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.E.Mareeskumar For R1 : Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader

For R2 : Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanithi Government Advocate (crl.side)

ORDER

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the first respondent to survey the land situated in Survey No.44/10L, at Rajagopalaperi Village, Veerakeralamputur Taluk, Tenkasi District, by considering her representation dated 23.06.2025.

2.Heard the arguments of Mr.E.Mareeskumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent and Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanithi, learned Government Advocate (crl.side) appearing for the second respondent.

3. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

4.According to the petitioner, he has been in possession and enjoyment of the subject property with patta in his name in Patta No. 4659. He submitted an online application on 19.06.2025 in Application

No. 2025/0123/34/006637, seeking survey of the subject property. The same same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

5.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent would submit the application of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

6. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the first respondent is directed to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 19.06.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, neighbouring land owner and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

09.07.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No

S.SOUNTHAR ,J cp To 1.The Tahsildar, Veerakeralamputur, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.

2.The Inspector of Police, V.K.Puthur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

W.P.(MD)No.18548 of 2025 Dated: 09.07.2025