Krishnan v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court issued a Writ of Mandamus directing the Tahsildar and Surveyor to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land within six weeks after issuing notice to adjacent land owners, noting delay despite fee payment.
What did the court decide?
Directed respondents to survey and demarcate petitioner's land within six weeks of notice, no order as to costs.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 09.11.2021
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN
W.P.NO.20704 OF 2021
Krishnan
... Petitioner
-Vs-
- The Tahsildar, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District.
- The Surveyor, Vazhappadi Taluk Office, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District. ... Respondents
PRAYER:Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land in Survey Nos.202/7A (0.9½ and 0.39 cents) and 203/2B (0.6 and 0.36 cents) situated at Thukkiyampalaiyam Village, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District based on the petitioner representation dated 08.08.2021.
For Petitioner : Mr.G.Balamanikandan
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the respondents are directed to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land pending representation.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Krishnan
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Vazhappadi Taluk, Salem District
- respondent
The Surveyor, Vazhappadi Taluk Office
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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