Thenmozhi v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
This writ petition under Article 226 sought a directive for the Tahsildar and Head Surveyor to survey the petitioner's land and fix boundaries, while seeking police protection. The court noted the impleadment of the Special Tahsildar as the authority for free house site patta issuance. Despite claims of law and order issues, the court allowed the petition.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus to conduct survey of the mentioned property and issue patta to the petitioner within six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.