R.Karuppanan, v. The Revenue Divisional Officer,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :04.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY R.Karuppanan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Offie of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

2. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk, Vedasandur, Dindigul 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 fix four boundaries of the petitioner's land in survey Nos.880, 879/1 and 879/3 situated at No.254, Mandabam, Puthur Sriramapuram, Vedasandu Taluk, Dindigul on the basis of Respondent No.1 Communication letter in Column No.4 in Na.Ka.No. 50/2025/A7 dated on 05.05.2025 in accordance with law within the time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr. R.Rajaselvan For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate 1/4

O R D E R

By relying on a judgement and decree in O.S.No.302 of 2018 declaring the petitioner's title to lands in survey Nos.880, 879/1 and 879/3 and several pattas issued in respect thereof, either separately or jointly to the petitioner, the petitioner had applied for a survey of the above mentioned lands. The present Writ Petition relates thereto.

2. Learned Government Advocate accepts notice for both the respondents. He submits that a communication was sent in this regard by the Revenue Divisional Officer to the Tahsildar on 05.05.2025. After issuing notice to the joint pattadar, wherever appropriate, he submits that an order would be issued on merits.

3. In these facts and circumstances, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the second respondent to conduct an inquiry in relation to the petitioner's application for a survey after issuing notice to the joint pattadar, wherever appropriate, and to owners of relevant adjacent lands. Objections, if any, from the said persons shall be taken into consideration 2/4

before a decision is taken. The entire process shall be concluded within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. NCS : Yes/No 04.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Offie of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani, Dindigul District.

2. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk, Vedasandu, Dindigul District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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