Dismissed¶22

Jayakumar v. The Tahsildar

Madras HC8 Jan 2025WP(MD)/10220/2023

Case brief

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What is this about?

W.P.(MD)No.10220 of 2023, Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), decided 08.01.2025 by N. Mala, J.; writ of mandamus under Article 226 for land survey/measurement/boundary fixation by Tahsildar and Head Surveyor, Thoothukudi, based on application dated 17.08.2022; dismissed as infructuous after respondents confirmed survey completed and petitioner's counsel letter dated 20.11.2024; no costs.

What did the court decide?

No relief; writ petition dismissed as infructuous with no costs. ¶22

Jayakumar Vs The Tahsildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P.(MD)No.10220 of 2023

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 08.01.2025

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CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N.MALA

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W.P.(MD)No.10220 of 2023

Jayakumar

... Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Thoothukudi.

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2.The Head Surveyor, Thoothukudi Taluk Office, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 herein to survey, measure and fix the boundaries in respect of the petitioner's properties based on the application given by the petitioner, dated 17.08.2022, within the time stipulated by this court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Malaiyendran For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam Government Advocate

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

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O R D E R

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The writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2

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to survey, measure and fix the boundaries in respect of the petitioner's lands, by considering the petitioner's application, dated 17.08.2022, within the time frame stipulated by this court.

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2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate for the respondents, on instructions, submits that the survey has already been conducted and therefore, nothing survives for further adjudication.

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3. The learned counsel for the petitioner also given a letter, dated 20.11.2024 stating that the survey was conducted.

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4. In view of the above submission and letter given by the learned counsel for the petitioner, dated 20.11.2024, the writ petition is dismissed as infructuous. No costs.

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08.01.2025

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