Vinnarasu v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 31.10.2025

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY W.P.(MD)No.29378 of 2025 Vinnarasu

...Petitioner

Vs

1. The Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk Office, Kulathur, Keeranoor, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Taluk Suveyor, Kulathur Taluk Office, Keeranoor, Pudukkottai District.

...Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to conduct the survey, demarcation and fixing the boundaries of the petitioner above property comprised in S.No.165/10 B situated at Killakottai Village, Kulathur taluk, Pudukkottai District on the basis of the petitioner application dated 24.10.2024 within the time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jerin Mathew for M/s.B.Jameelarasu For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

By relying on sale deed dated 17.02.2005 in favour of the petitioner's father Savarimuthu and the patta in the petitioner's father's name, the petitioner had applied for survey of the land in S.No.165/10B on 24.10.2024. The present writ petition has been filed on the ground that no action was taken on the said application.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner relies on the death certificate and legal heirship certificate relating to both the petitioner's father and mother. He points out that the only other surviving legal heir is his sister Sheela.

3. Learned Special Government Pleader submits that action would be taken on the petitioner's application after issuing notice to Sheela and to owners of relevant adjacent lands.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner has placed on record both title and revenue records in his father's name. He has also submitted copies of the death and legal heirrship certificates relating to his father and mother. On instructions, learned counsel for the petitioner confirms that there is no rival title claim. 2/4

5. Considering the above said, the respondents are directed to initiate action on the petitioner's request for survey after issuing notice to owners of relevant adjacent lands and to Sheela and considering objections, if any, from them. The entire process shall be concluded within three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 31.10.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No RJR To

1. The Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk Office, Kulathur, Keeranoor, Pudukkottai District.

2. The Taluk Suveyor, Kulathur Taluk Office, Keeranoor, Pudukkottai District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY , J.

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