Madras High CourtWP(MD)/19178/2023disposed of

Chitra Devi v. The Tahsildar

2023-08-08Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.08.2023

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Chithra Devi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk Office, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Madurai West Taluk Office, Madurai District, Madurai.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct survey in the property in respect of Survey No.350/27A and 350/28 for an extent of 0.1.00 hectare and 0.0.06 hectares is situated Vilacheri Village, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai District on the basis of petitioner's application dated 02.08.2022 within a time frame fixed by this Court. 1/4

For Petitioner :Mr.M.Palani For Respondents :Mrs.D.Farjana Gowshia Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

The petitioner has submitted an application on 02.08.2022 to survey her land in Survey No.350/27A and 350/28 for an extent of 0.1.00 hectare and 0.0.06 hectares is situated Vilacheri Village, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai District and has immediately filed this writ petition for a Mandamus, directing the respondents to complete the survey within a stipulated time. 2.Mrs.D.Farjana Gowshia, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents 1 & 2, submits that the application of the petitioner has been received along with the requisite fee and it would be considered on seniority basis after issuing notice to the adjacent land owners.

3.Recording the submissions made by the learned Special Government Pleader that the application of the petitioner is 2/4

under process, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to conduct an enquiry as per Section 10(1) of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 and thereafter, proceed with the survey depending upon the outcome of the enquiry after issuing notice to the adjacent land owners. Such exercise shall be concluded within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

08.08.2023 NCC : Yes / No.

Index : Yes / No.

Internet:Yes am To 1.The Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk Office, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Madurai West Taluk Office, Madurai District, Madurai.

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B.PUGALENDHI, J.

am Order made in 08.08.2023 4/4