Narasimman v. the District Collector
Mandamus (Article 226, Constitution of India) – Survey and demarcation of land
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Mohammed Shaffiq, J.; W.P.No.19287 of 2025 (10.06.2025); Article 226 writ of mandamus; survey and demarcation of agricultural land; Tahsildar Dharmapuri Taluk; District Collector Dharmapuri; Head Surveyor Pennagaram; Application No.2024/0123/05/007265 dated 21.11.2024; sale deed dated 11.12.1999 (vendors Rajammal and Devayani); total extent 5.27 cents in Survey Nos.694/1, 695/1, 696/1, 694/2; eight-week timeline; prior notice to adjacent land owners and rival claimants; disposed of without expressing view on merits; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the concerned respondent to consider the application dated 21.11.2024, carry out a survey and demarcate the subject property, completing the process within eight weeks of receipt of a copy of the order, with prior notice to the petitioner, adjacent land owners and rival claimants, if any; no costs.