Udhayakumar v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 28.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P.(MD).No.20498 of 2025 Udhayakumar ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Pudukkottai, 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 Survey Number.7/3 situated at Kulavaipatti Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District. For Petitioners : Mr.K.C.Maniyarasu For R1 and R2 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents to survey the subject property situated in Survey Number.7/3 situated at Kulavaipatti Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate who takes notice for the respondents.

3. By consent of both the parties, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

4. According to the petitioner, he purchased the subject property under a Sale Deed dated 29.06.2011. The Patta for the subject property also issued in the name of the petitioner in Patta No.681. The petitioner submitted an application on 04.06.2025 in kD vz;/:2025/0123/22/009744, seeking survey of the property and the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

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5. The learned Government Advocate who takes notice for the respondents would submit that the application submitted by the petitioner dated 04.06.2025 will be considered within the time stipulated by this Court.

6. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.06.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording a reasonable opportunity to the petitioner, neighboring land owners and other interested parties.

7. The writ petition is disposed of with the above observations. No costs.

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S.SOUNTHAR , J.

rgm To

1. The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Pudukkottai, Pudukkottai District.

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