G.Venkatachalam v. The District Collector,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.11.2025
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P(MD)No.29465 of 2025 G.Venkatachalam ... Petitioner Vs
1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.
2. The Tahsildar, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.
3. The Taluk Surveyor, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.
4. The Village Administrative Officer, K.Dharmathupatti Village, Dindigul District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents to survey the land bearing Survey No.57/1 with an extent 51 cent of K.Dharmathupatti Village, Palayakannivadi Via, Dindigul Taluk and District by considering petitioner's representation dated 08.09.2025. 1/4
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Beema Rao For Respondent : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader
ORDER
By relying on sale deed dated 24.04.1986 in favour of the petitioner's father and patta No.683, the petitioner had applied for a survey of 51 cents in S.No.57/1, K.Dharmathupatti Village.
2. At the previous hearing, after noticing that the owner of the property is the petitioner's father, I had directed the petitioner to obtain consent letters from the other legal heirs. Such consent affidavit has been filed today by also enclosing the aadhaar cards of the other legal heirs. Therefore, a case is made out to consider the petitioner's request.
3. Learned Special Government Pleader submits that an inquiry would be conducted and a decision would be taken within three months. 4 .In view of the above submissions, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the Tahsildar to conduct an inquiry in relation to the petitioner's request for survey after issuing notice to all the legal heirs of the late 2/4
Govindasamy and to owners of relevant adjacent lands. Objections, if any, from the said persons shall be considered before a decision is taken. The entire process will be concluded within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.
19.11.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No RJR To
1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.
2. The Tahsildar, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.
3. The Taluk Surveyor, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District.
4. The Village Administrative Officer, K.Dharmathupatti Village, Dindigul District.
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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY, J.
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