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M.Punithavathi v. the Tahsildar

Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 – Disposal of representation

Madras HC13 Mar 2026WP/24542/2023

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Madras High Court, WP No. 24542 of 2023, decided 13-03-2026 by Justice Krishnan Ramasamy: time-bound mandamus directing Tahsildar, Madurantakam Taluk (Chengalpattu District) to decide petitioner's 25.03.2023 representation for demarcation of gramanatham land at Nelvoy Village, Survey Nos.247 & 252 (1308 + 5232 sq.ft), within six weeks; no findings on merits; petition disposed of, no costs. Keywords: Article 226, mandamus, demarcation, gramanatham, representation, revenue authority, six weeks, disposed.

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Direction to the respondent (Tahsildar, Madurantakam Taluk) to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2023 on merits and in accordance with law within six weeks; writ petition disposed of with no cost. ¶¶26

M.Punithavathi Vs the Tahsildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No. 24542 of 2023

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 13-03-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 24542 of 2023

M.Punithavathi

..Petitioner(s)

The Tahsildar Madurantakam Taluk, Chengalpattu District.

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..Respondent(s)

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Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent herein to dispose within time frame the petitioner representation dated 25.03.2023 seeking demarcation of the petitioner’s Gramanatham property situated at Nelvoy Village, Madurantakam Taluk, Chengalpattu District comprised in Survey Nos.247 and Survey No.252 admeasuring to extents of 1308 Square feet and 5232 square feet respectively.

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For Petitioner(s) : Mr.K.Thilagaraj For Respondent(s) : Mr.T.K.Saravanan, AGP

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider

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the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2023.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the

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petitioner has given a representation dated 25.03.2023 to demarcate the petitioner's gramanatham property situated at Nelvoy Village, Madurantakam

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

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WP No. 24542 of 2023

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Talum, Chengalpattu District comprised in Survey Nos.247 and 252 admeasuring to extents of 1308 and 5232 square feet respectively. However,

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the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent, as on date. Hence, this petition.

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In reply, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 25.03.2023 will be disposed of by the respondent within a period of 6 weeks.

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Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

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In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the respondent to dispose of the petitioner’s representation dated 25.03.2023, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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