V.Palaniappan v. The Tahsildar
Mandamus – Survey of patta land – Petitioner purchased properties (S.No.251 – 2.89 cents and S.No.248/2E
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition under Article 226 (W.P.(MD)No.16238 of 2025), Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 17.06.2025 by S. Sounthar, J. Petitioner V.Palaniappan sought survey and boundary demarcation of plots in Survey Nos.251 (2.89 cents) and 248/2E (4.01 cents), Karaikudi Town, against the Tahsildar, Town Surveyor and Inspector of Police. Court took up matter with consent at admission, declined to decide merits, and directed consideration of the pending online survey application dated 21.05.2025 within 12 weeks with notice to objectors; brother's objection recorded as reason for inaction; no costs; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's online application dated 21.05.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits within twelve weeks, after notice to the petitioner, objectors and other interested parties; no costs.