M.Vellaichamy v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus – Article 226, Constitution of India
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus for disposal of pending revenue applications; patta transfer/mutation; survey and demarcation of four boundaries; Athoor Taluk, Dindigul District; District Collector; Tahsildar; Head Surveyor; Application Nos. 2025/N123/13/008569 and 2025/N103/13/009661 dated 06.01.2025; vendor's survey request dated 02.09.2021; twelve-week compliance timeline; Article 226 Constitution of India; W.P.(MD)No.4132 of 2025; decided 18.02.2025 by P.B. Balaji J.; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus issued directing the second respondent to conduct survey with the help of the third respondent based on the petitioner's application and the registered sale deed, and thereafter to pass orders on the petitioner's patta mutation application; entire exercise to be completed within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs. ¶29