Palraj @ Narasingam v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P.(MD) No.21254 of 2025 Palraj @ Narasingam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer:- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to survey the land in Survey No.166/8 and Survey No.175/5B situated at Nadupatti Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 21.06.2025 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court..

For Petitioner : Mr.S.Muniyandi For R1 & R2 : Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

The petitioner seeks a direction to the respondents to survey the land in Survey Nos.166/8 and 175/5B situated at Nadupatti Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District, by considering his representation dated 21.06.2025 within a stipulated time fixed by this Court.. 2.Heard the arguments of Mr.S.Muniyandi learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that the subject property was gifted to him under a gift deed dated 02.12.2010, and the patta for the said property stands in his name in Patta No.1833. He submitted an online application bearing No.2025/0123/24/016545 on 16.06.2025, seeking a survey of the subject property. However, the said application has not been considered by the authorities. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for respondents, submits that the application submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

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5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondents are directed to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 16.06.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, neighbouring land owners and other interested parties.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 04.08.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No skn To 1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

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S.SOUNTHAR ,J skn W.P.(MD) No.21254 of 2025 Dated: 04.08.2025 4/4