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Marimuthu v. the Tahsildar

Madras HC26 Apr 2021WP(MD)/8544/2021

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In this writ petition under Article 226, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court directed revenue authorities to survey the petitioner's property and fix boundaries within four weeks following a representation that was not considered.

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Direction to respondents to consider the petitioner's representation, give notice to interested parties if any, and decide the survey within four weeks.

Marimuthu Vs the Tahsildar — Property and Title | Madras HC (2021)

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W.P.(MD)No.8544 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.04.2021 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH

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W.P.(MD)No.8544 of 2021

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(Through Video Conferencing)

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Marimuthu ... Petitioner

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Vs. 1.The Tahsildar, Office of Taluk Office, Periyakulam Theni District 2.The Surveyor, Office of Surveyor Office, Periyakulam Theni District ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to survey and measure the petitioner property comprised in Survey number 2430/1D in 0.37.0 extent 91 cents situated at Devadhanapatty, Theni District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 13.03.2021 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner :Mr.M.Ravikumar For Respondents :Mr.B.Bhagavathy

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Government Advocate

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed for the issue of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 13.03.2021, wherein, the petitioner has sought for survey of the subject property and for fixing the boundaries.

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2.The case of the petitioner is that the subject property was purchased through a registered sale deed dated 18.01.2021. The further case of the petitioner is that the patta for the properties earlier stood in the name of his vendor and subsequently it stands in the name of the petitioner and his wife. The petitioner wanted to conduct a survey in the subject property for marking the boundaries. The petitioner also paid necessary charges in this https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ regard on 19.02.2021. Since the representation made by the

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petitioner was not considered and no survey was made, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court seeking for appropriate direction.

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Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

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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 respondents to consider the representation made by the petitioner on 13.03.2021 and deal with the same in accordance with law and take a decision with regard to the survey of the property within four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If there are any other interested parties, notice shall also be given to them before undertaking the survey.

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The petitioner is directed to make a fresh representation to the respondents along with all the relevant documents and also a copy of this order.

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This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

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// True Copy //

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/ /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS)

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Note: In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned.

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1.The Tahsildar, Office of Taluk Office, Periyakulam Theni District

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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2.The Surveyor, Office of Surveyor Office, Periyakulam Theni District

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+1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-17759[F] dated 27/04/2021 )

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W.P.(MD)No.8544 of 2021 26.04.2021

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ES(CO) AS(12.05.2021) 3P 4C

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https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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