K.Mariammal v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :05.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY K.Mariammal ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Taluk Head Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented by the Inspector of Police, Sanarpatti Police Station, 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 first and second respondents to survey and demarcate the land comprised in Survey No.204/1B to an extent of 3.50 cents in patta No.913 situated at Siluvathur Village, Dindigul East, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner's application dated 23.06.2025 with Ref.No. 2025/0123/13/013288 within the time frame that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. H.Elango For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate for R1 & R2 Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R3

O R D E R

By relying on a sale deed dated 11.02.1975 and patta No.913 issued jointly to several persons, including the petitioner's husband, the petitioner had applied for the conduct of a survey of 3.50 cents in survey No.204/1B. The present Writ Petition relates thereto.

2. Learned Government Advocate accepts notice for respondents 1 and 2 and learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice for the third respondent. Learned Government Advocate submits that an inquiry would be conducted after issuing notice to all the pattadars under patta No.913 and thereafter, he states that a decision would be taken.

3. In these circumstances, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to conduct an inquiry in relation to the 2/4

petitioner's application for a survey after issuing notice to all the pattadars under patta No.913 and to owners of relevant adjacent lands. Objections, if any, from these persons shall be taken into consideration before a decision is taken. A speaking order shall be issued within three

(3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. NCS : Yes/No 05.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Taluk Head Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Sanarpatti Police Station, Dindigul District.

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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