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R.Rajagopal v. the District Revenue Officer

Madras HC20 Feb 2025WP/5449/2025

Case brief

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What is this about?

Mandamus; survey and demarcation of boundaries; online application with survey charges; Tahsildar Namakkal; Taluk Surveyor; District Revenue Officer; Thoraya Patta No.42; patta transfer 08.07.2022; Sale Certificate 10.02.2022; representation dated 23.08.2024; Survey No 98/20 Kamanayakanur Vasanthapurma Village Namakkal; eight-week completion timeline; Article 226 Constitution of India; Tamil Nadu revenue records; disposal with directions, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with directions: petitioner to file a proper online application with necessary charges before the 2nd respondent; respondents 2 and 3 to conduct the survey and demarcate boundaries based on the existing title document and patta, completing the process within eight weeks of receipt of the online application; no costs. ¶21

R.Rajagopal Vs the District Revenue Officer — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether a writ of mandamus can be issued directing respondents 2 and 3 to act upon the petitioner's representation dated 23.08.2024 and conduct a survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the subject property.

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Court's answer

The petitioner is directed to submit a proper online application before the 2nd respondent by paying the necessary charges seeking survey of the subject property.

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Ratio / Principle

On receipt of the online application, respondents 2 and 3 shall act upon it and conduct the survey for demarcation of boundaries based on the title document and the patta already issued.

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Key takeaways

The survey and demarcation process shall be completed within eight weeks from the date of receipt of the petitioner's online application.ratio¶20

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ of mandamus under Article 226 by a purchaser claiming title through a Sale Certificate dated 10.02.2022, with patta transferred in his name (Thoraya Patta, Patta No.42) via Tahsildar's proceedings dated 08.07.2022, seeking survey and demarcation of boundaries of his land admeasuring 0.0402.0 sq.mts in Survey No 98/20, Kamanayakanur, Vasanthapurma Village, Namakkal District, pursuant to an unacted-upon representation dated 23.08.2024. The Court did not issue mandamus straightaway; it directed the petitioner to submit a proper online application before the Tahsildar (2nd respondent) by paying the necessary charges, and on such receipt, the Tahsildar and the Taluk Surveyor (3rd respondent) were directed to act upon it and conduct the survey for demarcation of boundaries based on the title document and patta already issued, completing the process within eight weeks. Writ petition disposed of with the above directions; no costs.

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 20.02.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH

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W.P.No.5449 of 2025

Rajagopal

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Officer, Namakkal District. 2.The Tahsildar, Namakkal District. 3.The Taluk Surveyor, Namakkal District. ... Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to survey and demarcate the boundaries in the petitioners land to an extent of 0.0402.0 sq.mts situated in Survey No 98/20 in Kamanayakanur, Vasanthapurma Village, Namakkal District in light of the petiitoner's representation dated 23.08.2024.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.S.Karthik Raja For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran Special Government Pleader 1/4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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O R D E R

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This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 2^nd and 3^rd respondents to act upon the representation made by the petitioner on 23.08.2024, wherein, the petitioner is seeking for the survey of the subject property and for demarcation of boundaries.

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2.Heard Mr.K.S.Karthik Raja, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and Mr.A.Selvendran, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents 1 to 3.

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3.The petitioner is claiming right and title over the subject property through a Sale Certificate dated 10.02.2022. The patta was also transferred in the name of the petitioner through proceedings of the Tahsildar dated 08.07.2022 and the Thoraya Patta was issued in Patta No.42. The petitioner wanted a survey to be conducted in the subject property and for demarcation of boundaries. Hence, a representation was made. Since the same was not considered, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court.

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4.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the materials placed before this Court, there shall be a direction to the petitioner to submit a

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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proper online application before the 2^nd respondent by paying the necessary charges seeking for survey of the subject property. On receipt of the same, the 2^nd and 3^rd respondents shall act upon the same and conduct the survey for demarcation of boundaries based on the title document and the patta that has already been issued. That process shall be completed, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of the on-line application from the petitioner.

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5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs.

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20.02.2025

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Internet : Yes Index : Yes Speaking Order / Non Speaking Order ssr

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1.The District Revenue Officer, District Revenue Officer, Namakkal District. 2.The Tahsildar, Namakkal District.

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