Shanthi v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
dismissed the writ petition filed on the strength of an assignment, noting that the assignment was cancelled in 2016 and granting the petitioner liberty to challenge the cancellation order; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Disposed of the writ petition with liberty to challenge the cancellation order of the assignment; no costs awarded.
What the court decided
W.P(MD)No.7143 of 2024
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 05.07.2024
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
W.P(MD)No.7143 of 2024
Shanthi
... Petitioner
Vs.
- 1.The Tahsildar, Kalayarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.
- 2.The Taluk Surveyor, Kalayarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.
... Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to measure and fix four boundaries in S.No.392/11 to an extent of 0.0120 Sq.mt. situated at Palkulam Village, Kalayarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District and to hand over the physical possession of the land to the petitioner as per vide assignment order in Vee.Ma.Oo.No.A2/206/1425 dated 13.11.2015 issued by the 1st respondent, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 31.10.2023.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the writ petition based on a subsequently cancelled assignment was maintainable without challenging the cancellation.
Whether the petitioner was granted liberty to challenge the cancellation order.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Shanthi
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Kalayarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District
- respondent
The Taluk Surveyor, Kalayarkovil Taluk, Sivagangai District
Coram
Case details
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