Madras High CourtWP(MD)/21347/2025disposed of

Sellathai v. The Tahsildar

2025-08-05Honourable Mr Justice S. Sounthar5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.21347 of 2025 Sellathai ..Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, 2.The Surveyor, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, 3.The Inspector of Police, Tenkasi Police Station, 4.Arun Sundar ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue Writ of of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the property in Survey No.143/1B1C measuring an extent of 25.09 cents situated in Palapathiraramapuram Village, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, Tenkasi District with the aid of the 3rd respondent police within the time stipulated by this Court. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthik For Respondents : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian Govt. Advocate (for R1 and R2) Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanith Govt. Advocate (for R3)

ORDER

The petitioner seeks a direction to respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the property comprised in Survey No. 143/1B1C, measuring an extent of 25.9 cents, situated in Palapathiraramapuram Village, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

2. Heard the arguments of Mr.R.J.Karthick, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.D.S.Nedunchezian learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanithi, learned Government Advocate (criminal side) appearing for the third respondent. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. According to the petitioner, the subject property was settled in her favour under a settlement deed dated 14.02.2024, and patta for the same was issued in her name under Patta No. 4390. She submitted an application on 08.04.2025 in Application No. 2025/0123/34/005733 seeking a survey 2/5

of the subject property. However, the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents 1 and 2 submitted that the application of the petitioner would be considered in accordance with law.

5.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 08.04.2025 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, neighbouring landowners, and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 05.08.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn To 1.The Tahsildar, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, 2.The Surveyor, Veerakeralampudur Taluk, 3/5

3.The Inspector of Police, Tenkasi Police Station, 4/5

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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