Kannagi v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P(MD)No.20086 of 2025 Kannagi ... Petitioner .Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey and demarcate the land in S.NO.107/27 situated at Puthunilaivayal, Arimalam Panchayat, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.C.Maniyarasu For Respondents : Mrs.K.Malathi, 1 and 2 Addl.Govt.Pleader 1/5

O R D E R

The Petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents to survey the property in S.NO.107/27 situated at Puthunilaivayal, Arimalam Panchayat, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District within the time stipulated by this Court.

2.Mrs.K.Malathi, learned Additional Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents 1 and 2. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.According to the Petitioner, the subject property was purchased under registered sale deed, dated 13.2.2025 and patta for the subject property stands in the name of the Petitioner in Patta No.7927. The Petitioner submitted an online application on 22.04.2025 in Application No.2025/0123/22/008921 seeking survey of the property. The same has not been considered so far. Hence the instant Writ Petition has been filed by the Petitioner for the aforesaid relief.

4.Mrs.K.Malathi learned Additional Government Pleader who takes notice for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that 2/5

online application of the Petitioner, dated 22.04.2025 will be considered on its own merits within the time stipulated by this Court.

5.In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondents 1 and 2 are directed to consider the online application of the Petitioner, dated 22.04.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner, neighbouring land owners and other interested parties, if any, within a period of 8 weeks from the date of a copy of this order.

6.With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

23.07.2025 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No vsn To 1.The Tahsildar, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai, 3/5

Pudukkottai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

S.SOUNTHAR.,J.

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