D.Manivasagam v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD)No.16520 of 2025, Madras High Court Madurai Bench, K. Surender J., judgment dated 09.01.2026. Mandamus for land survey: punjai land, survey number 26/17, 18 1/2 cents, Jammem Koillakondan Village, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District; boundary stones; representation dated 16.05.2025; Taluk Surveyor to decide within twelve weeks after enquiry; rival claims reserved to civil Court; petitioner D. Manivasagam (counsel D. Selvanayagam); respondents include District Collector Ramanathapuram, Taluk Surveyor Rajapalayam, M. Nagaraj and M. Padma (counsel S. Kameswaran, S. Alagusundar).
What did the court decide?
Petition disposed of on the strength of the official respondents' assurance: 2nd respondent directed to consider the representation dated 16.05.2025, conduct enquiry, hear all parties, and pass orders on merits within twelve weeks; rival claims left to civil Court; no order as to costs.