than satisfied that the property mentioned in the writ petition is agricultural in character. But the difficulties expressed by the Registration Department cannot be lost sight of. Survey No.152/6 originally measured 4.92 of acres. Out of the same, a substantial extent of land appears to have been sold as residential plots. Therefore, the petitioner has to apply to the fourth respondent and seek subdivision of Survey No.152/6 in respect of 70 cents of land standing in his name. As and when such an application is made, after complying with the usual formalities, subdivision shall be made by the fourth respondent and separate patta shall be issued in favour writ petitioner. This shall be done after notice to the other stake holders and interested persons. This exercise shall be completed by the Tahsildar, Alangulam Taluk within a period of ten weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Once such a subdivision has been obtained by the petitioner, the Registration Department shall classify the said subdivided number alone as an agricultural land. The Tahsildar, Alangulam will have to not only subdivide Survey No.152/6 but also indicate its character as agricultural land. It is of course open to the Tahsildar, Alangulam to undertake a field
