Thilagavathy v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.10.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P.(MD)No.28637 of 2025 Thilagavathy

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Tahsildar, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to carry out the survey of the land in S.Nos.166/18, 166/19B and 166/22 situated at Thirunallur Village, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District by considering the request of the petitioner dated 24.09.2024.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Anandkumar For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthu Manikkam Government Advocate 1/4

ORDER

By relying on natham patta No.169 in the name of the petitioner's late husband Ramaiyan and the legal heirship certificate relating to the petitioner's husband, the petitioner had applied for conduct of survey. The present writ petition relates thereto.

2.Learned Government Advocate accepts notice for both the respondents. He submits that the petitioner's application would be acted upon within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after issuing notice to owners of relevant adjacent lands.

3.Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the respondents to initiate action on the petitioner's request for survey and complete the entire process within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after issuing notice to owners of the relevant adjacent lands and considering objections, if any, from them. No costs. 14.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR 2/4

To

1. The Tahsildar, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY , J.

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