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K.Senthilkumar v. the Tahsildhar

Madras HC29 Nov 2024WP/35087/2024

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What is this about?

This writ petition sought a mandamus directing the respondent Tahsildar to conduct a field survey of specific lands in Salem District. The petitioner alleged non-action despite an online application. The High Court issued a mandatory order directing the respondent to survey the property upon receipt of title records, hold an enquiry with notice to adjacent owners, and complete the exercise within

What did the court decide?

Mandamus issued to conduct a survey within 8 weeks; petitioner to submit title records; respondent to hold enquiry and notify adjacent owners.

K.Senthilkumar Vs the Tahsildhar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2024)

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W.P.No. 35087 of 2024

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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Dated : 29.11.2024

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE Ms. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA

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W.P.No. 35087 of 2024

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K.Senthilkumar … Petitioner

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The Tahsildar Land Survey Section, Taluk Office, Thalaivasal Taluk Salem District. ... Respondent

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Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to make the field survey measurement of the lands comprised in Survey Nos. 21/1B2, 1.9 ares (0.89 ¾ cents), S.No.21/5, 0.27 ares (0.66 ½ cents), S.No.21/7, 0.16.5 ares (0.40 ¾ cents), and S.No.482/8, 0.4 ares (0.10 cents) situated at Kattukottai Village, Taluk, Salem District in accordance with law.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ganapathy For Respondent : Mr.V.Ramesh Government Advocate

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W.P.No. 35087 of 2024

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ORDER

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The above Writ Petition has been filed seeking a mandamus to the respondent to measure the property of the petitioner situated at S.No.21/1B2, 1.9 ares (0.89 ¾ cents), S.No.21/5, 0.27 ares (0.66 ½ cents), S.No.21/7, 0.16.5 ares (0.40 ¾ cents), and S.No.482/8, 0.4 ares (0.10 cents) of Kattukottai Village, Taluk, Salem District.

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The grievance of the petitioner is that, despite making an online

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application on 31.08.2024, to measure his aforementioned property, the respondent has not proceeded to survey the land in question.

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Heard the learned counsels on the either side and perused the

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records.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, a mandamus is issued to the respondent to conduct a survey of the petition mentioned property. The petitioner shall submit all the relevant records to show his title to the property and the respondent shall, after issuing notice to the

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W.P.No. 35087 of 2024

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adjacent land owners and interested parties, hold an enquiry and thereafter, proceed to pass orders either surveying and subdividing the property or rejecting the request. In the case of a rejection, a speaking order shall be passed. The aforesaid exercise shall be completed within a period of 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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With the above directions, this Writ Petition is allowed. No costs.

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29.11.2024

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Index : Yes/No Speaking order/non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No srn

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To: The Tahsildar Land Survey Section,Taluk Office Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

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W.P.No. 35087 of 2024

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P.T.ASHA, J.,

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srn

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