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Ramu v. The District Collector

Madras HC18 Apr 2023WP(MD)/1149/2023

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What is this about?

Court issued writ of mandamus directing the Tahsildar to correct errors in a Field Map for S.No. 332/12 based on the petitioner's representation and a certificate from the Village Administrative Officer, completing the exercise within six weeks.

What did the court decide?

Direction to Tahsildar to correct errors in Field Map for S.No. 332/12 after verifying representation and AO's certificate, with completion within six weeks.

Ramu Vs The District Collector — Civil Procedure and Limitation | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P(MD)No.1149 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED:18.04.2023

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.V.KARTHIKEYAN

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W.P(MD).No.1149 of 2023

Ramu

... Petitioner

The District Collector, Madurai District.

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The Tahsildar, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District.

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The Assistant Director of Survey, Madurai District, Madurai.

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The Head Surveyor, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District.

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The Village Administrative Officer, Perungudi Village, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District.

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... Respondents

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Prayer :Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to carry out necessary corrections in the Filed Map pertaining to land comprised in S.No. 332/12 situated at Perungudi Village, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation, dated 27.12.2022 within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner :Mr. B.Arun For Respondents :Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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The writ petition has been filed in the nature of Mandamus,

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seeking a direction against the second respondent/Tahsildar, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District, to carry out necessary corrections in the Field Map, with respect to S.No. 332/12, at Perungudi Village, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District. The petitioner had given a representation on 27.12.2022.

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2.On the earlier occasion, when the writ petition was came up for

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consideration, it had been noted that the common pathway is shown as southern side instead of northern side and the petitioner's property survey number is S.No.332/11B.

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3.In the affidavit filed in support of the writ petition, it had been stated that the mother of the petitioner had executed a settlement deed in his favour, which was registered as Doc.No.5673/1999 on 15.07.1999, registered in the Office of Sub Registrar, Thiruparankundram. The four boundaries of the properties are:

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North: Common Pathway property of Singarathammal Vagaira

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East: Street

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South:Petitioner property

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North:Andichaiammal and Nagammal property.

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4.It had been further stated that in the FMB, northern and southern boundaries have been given interchangeably. In that regard, the petitioner had given a representation. In addition to this, the Village Administrative Officer, Perungudi Village, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District/fifth respondent had also issued a certificate by giving the correct position and the boundaries.

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5.A direction is issued to the second respondent/Tahsildar, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District, to issue notice to the petitioner herein, consequent to the representation, dated 27.12.2022 and also examine the certificate issued by the fifth respondent/ Village Administrative Officer, Perungudi Village, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District and if required, direct the Head Surveyor, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District/fourth respondent to conduct a spot inspection in the property of the petitioner. Thereafter, if there is a mistake in the FMB (Field Map), correct the same. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of six weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed.

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No costs.

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NCS :Yes/No Index :Yes/No Internet:Yes/No PNM

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The District Collector, Madurai District.

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The Tahsildar, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District.

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The Assistant Director of Survey, Madurai District, Madurai.

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The Head Surveyor, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District.

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The Village Administrative Officer, Perungudi Village, Thirupparakundram Taluk, Madurai District.

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C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,J.

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PNM

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ORDER IN W.P(MD).No.1149 of 2023

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