Sasikumar v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Sasikumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District.

... Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the land in S.No.126/13 situate at Thirumangalam Village, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District, by consider the challan paid by the petitioner on 29.01.2025 within stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Sathyachidambaram For Respondents : Mr.M.Gangatharan Government Advocate

ORDER

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents to survey the land situated in Survey No.126/13 at Thirumangalam Village, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District, by considering his E-challan dated 29.01.2025. 2.Heard the arguments of Mr.S.Sathyachidambaram, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.M.Gangatharan, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.According to the petitioner, the subject property was settled in his favour under a registered settlement deed dated 06.08.2024 and patta for the subject property was also issued in his name in Patta No.2268. The petitioner submitted an application on 29.01.2025, seeking survey of the property. 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 the petitioner failed to produce the acknowledgement for having submitted an online application. Therefore, his request has not been considered.

5.In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the petitioner is directed to produce the acknowledgment for having submitted an online application for survey of the property within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On production of acknowledgment, the first respondent is directed to consider the online application of the petitioner and pass final orders on its own merits within a further period of eight weeks, after issuing notice to the petitioner neighbouring land owners and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

16.07.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No cp

To 1.The Tahsildar, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District.

S.SOUNTHAR ,J cp W.P.(MD)No.19161 of 2025 Dated: 16.07.2025