Shanthi v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
In this writ petition, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court granted mandamus to revenue officials to survey the petitioner's land and fix boundaries. The Court also directed the police to ensure law and order during the survey.
What did the court decide?
Writ of Mandamus directed to survey the land, mark boundaries, provide police protection, hold an enquiry, and issue patta or pass a speaking order on rejection within six weeks.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD) No.19189 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 09.08.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA
W.P.(MD) No.19189 of 2024
Shanthi
.. Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
- 2.The Head Surveyor, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Ganesh Nagar Police Station, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District. .. Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to survey the petitioner's land in Survey No. 62/9B respectively situated at Thirukkattalai Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District an to fix its boundaries as per revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent police and
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether revenue authorities are directed to survey the petitioner's land and fix boundaries based on a registered settlement deed.
Whether the police is directed to provide protection for revenue officials conducting the survey.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shanthi
- respondent
Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District
- respondent
Head Surveyor, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District
- respondent
Inspector of Police, Ganesh Nagar Police Station, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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