Arumugam v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.08.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Arumugam ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Reddiyarchatram Police Station, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's properties in Survey No.698/8 to an extent of 0.14.50 Hectors situated at Silvaarpatti Village, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District and to install the boundaries stones as per

revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the third respondent police within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan For R1 and R2 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Government Advocate For R3 : Mr.M.Vaikkamkarunanithi Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

ORDER

The petitioner herein seeks a direction to respondents 1 and 2 to survey the property situated in Survey No.698/8, with an extent of 0.14.50 Hectors, in Silvaarpatti Village, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering his application dated 24.07.2025. 2.Heard the arguments of Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and Mr.M.Vaikkamkarunanithi, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), appearing for the third respondent.

3.By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

4.According to the petitioner, he got right over the subject property under a settlement deed dated 21.12.2023. The patta for the subject property stands in the name of the petitioner in Patta No.4857. The petitioner submitted an online application on 24.07.2025 in Application No.2025/0123/13/010394, seeking survey of the subject property. The same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

5.The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the application submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

6. 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 application of the petitioner dated 24.07.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, neighboring land

owners and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

04.08.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No cp To 1.The Tahsildar, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Reddiyarchatram Police Station, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.

S.SOUNTHAR ,J

cp W.P.(MD)No.21130 of 2025 Dated: 04.08.2025