The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, on a writ petition, directed the Tahsildar to act upon the petitioner's application for surveying a property and fixing boundary stones within eight weeks from receipt of the order.
Direction to the respondent to act upon the application and complete the process within eight weeks.
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W.P.(MD).No.7511 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 07.04.2021
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH
W.P.(MD).No.7511 of 2021
R.Senthilmurugan ...Petitioner
Vs.
The Tahsildar, Thanjavur Taluk Office, Thanjavur. ... Respondent
Prayer : This Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 20.07.2020 and dispose of the same within the stipulated period.
For Petitioner : Mr.V.Pavel For Respondent : Mr.K.P.Narayanakumar Special Government Pleader
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed for the issue of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to consider the application submitted by the petitioner on 20.07.2020, wherein, the petitioner has sought for conducting a survey in the subject property.
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3 . The petitioner after some time visited the property and found that the boundary stones were missing and it became difficult for the petitioner to identify his property. The petitioner therefore submitted an application before the respondent on 20.07.2020 seeking for surveying the property and to fix the boundary stones. According to the petitioner, necessary fees was also paid before the respondent.
4 . The grievance of the petitioner is that in spite of receiving an application and the necessary fees, the respondent has not taken any action to conduct the survey and fix the boundary stones. Aggrieved by the same, the present Writ Petition has been filed before this Court.
5 . Heard Mr.V.Pavel, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.K.P.Narayana Kumar, learned Special Government Pleader, appearing on behalf of the respondent.
6 . Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the limited relief sought for in this Writ Petition, there shall be a direction to the respondent to act upon the application submitted by the petitioner on 20.07.2020 and take a decision on surveying the subject property and complete the process within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. The petitioner is directed to make a fresh representation to the respondent along with all the necessary documents and the application dated 20.07.2020 accompanied by a copy of this order.
8 . This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above directions. No costs.
// True Copy //
/ /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)
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To
The Tahsildar, Thanjavur Taluk Office, Thanjavur.
Order made in W.P.(MD).No.7511 of 2021 Dated:07.04.2021
AK(26/02/2021) 3P 3C
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the Revenue Tahsildar is directed to act upon the petitioner's application for surveying the property and fixing boundary stones.
Whether a time limit can be prescribed for the completion of the survey process.
R. Senthilmurugan
The Tahsildar, Thanjavur Taluk Office, Thanjavur
N. Anand Venkatesh
As recorded by the court registry
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