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Ganesan A v. The Tahsildar

2025-12-04Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender8 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD) No.32584 of 2025 A.Ganesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, 2.The Head Surveyor, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to demarcate and fix the boundary of the petitioner's property in Survey No. 1/1B1 to an extent of 0.20.0 hectares (50 cents) situated at Nadakottai Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 19.05.2025 and the fee paid through online challan, within a time period to be fixed by this Court. (Prayer is amended vide an order dated 19.11.2025 passed by this Court in W.M.P.(MD)No.25913 of 2025) 1/8

For Petitioner : Mr.N.Sathish Babu For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This case is listed today under the caption 'for being mentioned' at the instance of the learned counsel for the petitioner.

2. It is pointed out by the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner that there are some typographical errors in the order dated 04.12.2025 passed by this Court in this Writ Petition and that the same may be corrected.

3. Since the following typographical errors have been found in the order dated 04.12.2025, as pointed out by the learned counsel for the petitioner, the same are corrected as follows: (i) In the first paragraph, after the word 'dated', the words '19.05.2025 relating to Survey No.1/1B1' shall be substituted; and (ii) The date '10.05.2023' mentioned in Paragraph Nos.2 and 4 shall be substituted with the date '19.05.2025'. 2/8

4. The Registry is directed to carry out the aforesaid corrections in the order dated 04.12.2025 and issue a fresh copy of the order to the parties.

(K.SURENDER, J) 20.01.2026 JEN To 1.The Tahsildar, 2.The Head Surveyor, 3/8

K.SURENDER, J.

JEN W.P.(MD)No.32584 of 2025 20.01.2026 4/8

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :04.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD)No.32584 of 2025 A.Ganesan ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The Tahsildar,

2. The Head Surveyor, ... Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to demarcate and fix the boundary of the petitioner's property in Survey No. 1/1B1 to an extent of 0.20.0 hectares (50 cents) situated at Nadakottai Village, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioners application dated 19.05.2025 and the fee paid through online challan, within a time period to be fixed by this Honble Court and pass any such further orders as this Honble Court deems fit and proper and thus render justice. (Prayer is amended vide court order dated 19.11.2025 in WMP(MD)No.25913 of 2025 in WP(MD) No.32584 of 2025 by SKRJ).

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For Petitioner :Mr.N.Sathish Babu For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader

O R D E R

This writ petition seeks a direction to the respondent to grant patta in his name based on his application dated 10.05.2023, relating to the house site in Survey Number.36/2B1A2B1A1C.

2. The petitioner seeks the indulgence of this Court to direct the respondent to grant patta in his name as per his application dated 10.05.2023. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that despite the submission of the application, no action has been taken by the authorities. Aggrieved by this inaction, the petitioner has filed the present writ petition.

3. Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's application will be considered on merits and in accordance with law.

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4. In view of the above submissions, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 10.05.2023 on merits and in accordance with law and pass appropriate orders in compliance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claim, the parties shall approach the competent civil court. No costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 04.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The Tahsildar,

2. The Head Surveyor, 7/8

K.SURENDER, J.

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