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Mohamed Sahupardeen v. The Tahsildar

Mandamus – survey and demarcation of land

Madras HC27 Jun 2025WP(MD)/17460/2025

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What is this about?

Survey and demarcation of patta land; mandamus under Article 226; precondition of subdivision where revenue records stand in multiple names; online subdivision and survey application; Tahsildar, Taluk Surveyor and VAO, Ramanathapuram; Puthumadam Village; Survey No.168/3A; disposal at admission stage by consent; time-bound directions with notice to interested parties; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD) No.17460 of 2025; decided 27.06.2025 by S.Sounthar J.

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Writ petition disposed of with directions: petitioner to produce acknowledgment of online subdivision application within two weeks; respondents 1 and 2 thereafter to consider the subdivision and survey application and pass final orders on merits within eight weeks after notice to interested parties; no costs. ¶¶32

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

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents can be directed by writ of mandamus to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land measuring 1 Acre 10 cents in Survey No.168/3A, Puthumadam Village, by considering his application dated 08.05.2025 and representation dated 17.05.2025. +1 more

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Court's answer

In view of the stand taken by the learned Additional Government Pleader, the petitioner is directed to produce the acknowledgment for having submitted an online application for subdivision of the property purchased by him.

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Ratio / Principle

On production of the online acknowledgment, respondents 1 and 2 are directed to consider the petitioner's online application seeking subdivision and survey of the property and pass final orders on its own merits within eight weeks of submission of the acknowledgment, after issuing notice to the petitioner and other interested parties.

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Mandamus – survey and demarcation of land – Writ Petition under Article 226 seeking direction to survey and demarcate 1 Acre 10 cents in Survey No.168/3A, Puthumadam Village, Ramanathapuram Taluk, by considering petitioner's application dated 08.05.2025 and representation dated 17.05.2025 – respondents contended revenue documents stand in names of three persons and subdivision application must first be filed – petitioner stated subdivision application already submitted – Held: petitioner directed to produce acknowledgment of online subdivision application within two weeks; on such production, respondents 1 and 2 to consider the online application for subdivision and survey and pass final orders on merits within eight weeks, after notice to petitioner and other interested parties – writ petition disposed of, no costs (Madras HC, Madurai Bench, S.Sounthar J., 27.06.2025).

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W.P.(MD) No.17460 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 27.06.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR

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W.P.(MD) No.17460 of 2025

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Mohamed Sahupardeen ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The Tahsildar, Ramanathapuram Taluk & District.

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2.The Taluk Surveyor, Ramanathapuram Taluk & District.

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3.The Village Administrative Officer, Puthumadam Revenue Village, Ramanathapuram Taluk & District. ... Respondents

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Prayer :- Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to survey and demarcate the land to an extent of 1 Acre 10 cents situated in Survey No.168/3A, Puthumadam Village, Ramanathapuram Taluk & District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 08.05.2025 and representation dated 17.05.2025 within the time that may be stipulated by this Court.

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

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W.P.(MD) No.17460 of 2025

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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Veerakumar For Respondents : Mr.A.Baskaran Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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The petitioner herein seeks a direction to the respondents to survey his property situated in Survey No.168/3A, with an extent of

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1.10 Acre, in Puthumadam Village, Ramanathapuram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, by considering his application dated 08.05.2025.

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2.Heard the arguments of Mr.T.Veerakumar, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.Baskaran, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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3.According to the petitioner, he purchased the subject property under a registered sale deed dated 28.01.2002. Now, the petitioner

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submitted an online application on 08.05.2025 seeking survey of the property and the same has not been considered. Hence, he has come before this Court.

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4.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the revenue documents for the subject property stand in the names of three persons and therefore, the petitioner must first file an application seeking subdivision of the property purchased by him.

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5.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has already submitted an application for subdivision of the property. Therefore, the respondents may be directed to consider the application for subdivision and survey of the property.

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6.In view of the stand taken by the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, the petitioner is directed to produce the acknowledgment for having submitted an online application for subdivision of the property purchased by him within a period of two

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W.P.(MD) No.17460 of 2025

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weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. On production of online acknowledgment, respondents 1 and 2 are directed to consider the online application of the petitioner seeking subdivision and survey of the property and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of eight weeks from the date of submission of the acknowledgment, after issuing notice to the petitioner and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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27.06.2025

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NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No cp To

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