Murugan v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court allowed a writ petition filed under Article 226, directing the Tahsildar and Taluk Surveyor to survey and demarcate two specific parcels of land in Tenkasi District with police aid.
What did the court decide?
Directed the 1st and 2nd Respondents to survey and demarcate Survey Nos. 1518/3 and 1518/4 with the aid of the 3rd Respondent within two months after hearing objections of absent parties.
What the court decided
W.P.(MD) No.26311 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 30.10.2024
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE P.T.ASHA
W.P.(MD) No.26311 of 2024
Murugan
.. Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Tahsildar, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.
- 2.The Taluk Surveyor, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.
- 3.The Inspector of Police, Panavadalichatram Police Station, Tenkasi District. .. Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the property in Survey No.1518/3 measuring 0.09.5 hectare and Survey No.1518/4 measuring 0.11.0 hectare situated in Keezhaneelithanallur Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District, with the aid of the 3rd respondent, within the time frame fixed by this Court.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the respondents be directed to survey and demarcate the specific properties along with police assistance.
Whether notices must be issued to absent parties claiming rights in the property before the survey is conducted.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Murugan
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District
- respondent
The Taluk Surveyor, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District
- respondent
The Inspector of Police, Panavadalichatram Police Station, Tenkasi District
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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