Madras High CourtWP(MD)/31976/2025disposed of

V.Selvam v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

2025-11-11Honourable Mr Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :11.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY V.Selvam ... Petitioner Vs

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Represented Through District Collector,

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai

3. The Thashildar, Singampunari Taluk

4. The Surveyor, Erumaipatti Village Group, Singampunari Taluk ... 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 third respondent to consider the petitioner's survey petition dated 24.01.2025 demanding to survey the petitioner's land within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. S.Raja Mohamed For Respondents : Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate

O R D E R

By relying on a sale deed dated 20.01.2025 and patta No.1750, the petitioner had applied for a survey of lands in survey No.93/1 of the extent of 1 hectare 32.50 ares. The present Writ Petition relates thereto.

2. Learned Government Advocate accepts notice for all the respondents. He submits that the petitioner has paid the requisite fees, but has not submitted an application online along with requisite documents. Subject to the same, he submits that the survey would be conducted.

3. The petitioner has placed on record both title and revenue records relating to the said property. Consequently, a case is made out to initiate action on the petitioner's application. On instructions, learned counsel for the petitioner confirms that there is no rival title claim. 2/4

4. In view of the above facts and circumstances, this Writ Petition is disposed of on the following terms:

i. The petitioner is directed to submit an online application along with the requisite documents within two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

ii. Within three (3) months from the date of receipt thereof, the third and fourth respondents are directed to initiate action on the petitioner's request for a survey and complete the process after issuing notice to owners of relevant adjacent lands and considering objections, if any, from them.

iii. No costs.

NCS : Yes/No 11.11.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To

1. The District Collector,

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Devakottai 3/4

SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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3. The Thashildar, Singampunari Taluk

4. The Surveyor, Erumaipatti Village Group, Singampunari Taluk ORDER MADE IN 11.11.2025 4/4