S.Thayammal v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus for conduct of land survey; W.P.(MD) No.20616 of 2025; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; decided 29.07.2025 by S. Sounthar, J.; petitioner S.Thayammal claimed rights via gift deed dated 18.08.2021 and Patta No. 785 over Natham Survey No. 49/2A Part / New Survey No. 49/11, Rajakambeeram Village, Madurai East Taluk; application dated 26.12.2024 and representation dated 01.07.2025 to District Collector unconsidered; prayer included police protection from Inspector of Police, Y.Othakadai; respondents 3 (Tahsildar) and 5 (Surveyor) directed to consider the application and pass final orders on merits within eight weeks after notice to petitioner, private respondents 6 and 7, neighbours and interested parties; disposed of at admission stage by consent without opinion on merits; no costs; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondents 3 and 5 (Tahsildar and Surveyor) to consider the petitioner's application dated 26.12.2024 and pass final orders on their own merits within eight weeks from receipt of a copy of the order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, private respondents 6 and 7, neighbouring land owners and other interested parties; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs.