K.Nachi Muthu v. the Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Survey/measurement mandamus; Head Surveyor and Tahsildar, Modakkurchi Taluk, Padur, Erode District; online application dated 05.07.2024 with fees paid left unconsidered; S.No.649/2A and S.No.651/3B, Padur Village; purchase via registered sale deed Document No.2190 of 1994 (04.10.1994); disposal at admission stage by consent; 8-week completion deadline from web-copy upload without certified copy; prior notice to adjacent owners and rival claimants; no expression on merits; Article 226 Constitution of India; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Second respondent directed to consider the petitioner's application dated 05.07.2024, measure the subject property (S.No.649/2A and S.No.651/3B, Padur Village) and complete the process within 8 weeks from the date of uploading of the web copy, after prior notice to the petitioner, adjacent land owners and other interested parties including rival claimants if any; Court expressed no views on merits.