Govindaraj K v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court issued a writ of mandamus directing revenue officials to survey and demarcate property within six weeks and police to provide protection.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus to survey and demarcate property within six weeks; police protection to be provided; rejetal on speaking order if applicable.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD) No.19560 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 16.08.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA
W.P.(MD) No.19560 of 2024
K.Govindaran .. Petitioner
Vs. 1.The Tahsildar, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District. 2.The Head Surveyor, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Uppiliyapuram Police Station, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy 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 Nos.328/19 and 328/4 respectively situated at Alathudaiyanpatti Village, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District and to fix its boundaries as per revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent police within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.
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Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the respondents are directed to conduct a survey and mark boundaries of the petitioner's land within six weeks.
Whether the police is directed to provide protection for revenue officials during survey.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
K.Govindaran
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District
- respondent
The Head Surveyor, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Uppiliyapuram Police Station, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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