Palanisamy v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.08.2024

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA Palanisamy .. Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

.. Respondents Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to conduct the survey and fix boundaries in respect of the petitioner's property comprised in S.No.421/1A of an extent of 0-85-42 ares situated at Keeranur Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District on the basis of the petitioner's application, dated 14.05.2024 within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.B.Jameelarasu

For Respondents :

Mr.D.S.Neduncheziyan Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition is filed for a mandamus to direct the respondents to conduct survey and mark the boundaries of the property comprised in S.No.421/1A measuring an extent of 0-85-42 ares situated in Keeranur Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District on the basis of the petitioner's application, dated 14.05.2024.

2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the petition mentioned property. On 14.05.2024, the petitioner had submitted an application and had paid necessary fee for conducting survey in the said property. Since no further action has been taken on the side of the respondents, the petitioner is before this Court.

3. Heard the learned counsel on either side.

4. Considering the request of the petitioner and also the fact that the petitioner has made his representation as early as in May, 2024, a

Mandamus is issued to the respondents to conduct survey and mark the boundaries in the petition mentioned property. The petitioner shall submit all the relevant records to show his title to the property and the respondents shall, after issuing notice to the adjacent land owners and interested parties, hold an enquiry and thereafter proceed to pass orders either surveying and demarcating the property or rejecting the request. In the case of a rejection, a speaking order shall be passed. The aforesaid exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands allowed. No costs.

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P.T.ASHA, J.

gbg To 1.The Tahsildar, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

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