V.Murugan v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR W.P(MD)No.21152 of 2025 V.Murugan ... Petitioner .Vs.

TheTahsildar, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tiruneveli District.

... Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to survey the Petitioner's lands to an extent of 7 cents in S.No.94/5 and an extent of 22.4 cents in S.No. 94/7 of Ward M.Kandiyaperi Part I, Thatchanallur, Tirunelveli Town,Tirunelveli and fix boundaries by survey the Petitioner's lands within the time fixed by this Court based on the online petition No.2025/0178/29/0002024, dated17.5.2025 and his representation, dated 20.6.2025.

For Petitioner Mr.S.Sukumar For Respondent : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Addl.Govt. Pleader

O R D E R

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The Petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondent to survey the property in S.Nos.94/5 and 94/7 in M.Kandiyaperi Part I, Thatchanallur, Tirunelveli Town,Tirunelveli by considering his representation dated, 17/5/2025.

2.Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate takes notice for the respondent. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.According to the Petitioner, he purchased the subject property under registered sale deed, dated 27.09.2025 and the Town Survey Land Register stand in the name of the Petitioner. The Petitioner submitted an online application, dated 17.5.2025 seeking survey of the subject property. The same has not been considered till date. Hence, the Petitioner is before this Court with the present Writ Petition for the relief stated supra. 4.Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice for the respondent submit that the online application submitted by the Petitioner will be considered on its own merits within the time stipulated by this Court. 2/5

5.In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondent is directed to consider the online application of the Petitioner, dated 17.5.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits after issuing notice to the Petitioner and neighbouring land owners, 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.

01.08.2025 NCS : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No vsn To TheTahsildar, Tirunelveli Taluk, Tiruneveli District.

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S.SOUNTHAR.,J.

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