T.Karthikeyan v. The Tahsildar,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :19.09.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY T.Karthikeyan ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Tahsildar, Paramakudi Taluk, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Head Surveyor, Survey Department, Paramakudi Taluk Office, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to conduct survey and demarcation at the petitioner`s punja land property comprised Survey No.15/15B, measuring about 0.9.75 Ares situated at Emaneswaram Village, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District and fix the four boundaries in the nature of enabling the petitioner to lay the boundary stones and fence the above mentioned 1/4
property based on the petitioner`s online application dated 30.08.2025 made to the respondents.
For Petitioner : Mr. B.Prahalad Ravi For Respondents : Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate
O R D E R
By relying on a sale deed dated 25.06.2025 and patta No.1932 in the name of the petitioner, the petitioner applied for a survey of the land on 30.08.2025. Because such application was not acted upon, the present Writ Petition has been filed.
2. Learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of both the respondents. He submits that the said application would be acted on within twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
3. In view of the above submissions, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the respondents to initiate action on the petitioner's application for a survey and complete the process within twelve (12) 2/4
weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after putting the petitioner and the owners of relevant adjacent lands on notice. No costs. NCS : Yes/No 19.09.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To
1. The Tahsildar, Paramakudi Taluk, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Head Surveyor, Survey Department, Paramakudi Taluk Office, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram District.
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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.
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