Lathakumari v. The Thasildar,

ORDER The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land comprised in S.No.311/3, measuring an extent of 0.14.00 hectares (34.58 cents), situated at Kansaapuram Village, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 02.01.2026 within a time stipulated by this Court.

2.Heard the arguments of Mr.A.Balaji, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mrs.K.Porkodi, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice for the respondents 1 and 2, and Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl.), who takes notice for the third respondent. Since no adverse order is going to be passed against the fourth respondent, notice to him is dispensed with. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.The petitioner claims right over the subject property under sale deed dated 21.07.2008. Patta for the said property also stands in the name of the petitioner in Patta No.2865. She submitted an application on 02.01.2026 seeking survey of the said property. However, the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

4.Mrs.K.Porkodi, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the application of the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

5.In the light of the above submission, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the application of the petitioner's dated 02.01.2026 and pass final order on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, fourth respondent, neighboring land owners and other interested parties, if any.

6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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1.The Thasildar, O/o., Thasildar, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Head Surveyor, O/o., Thasildar, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Watrap Police Station, Virudhunagar District. Virudhunagar District.

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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Writ Petition(MD)No.22991 of 2026

11.08.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.22991 of 2026 Lathakumari ..Petitioner Vs 1.The Thasildar, O/o., Thasildar, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 2.The Head Surveyor, O/o., Thasildar, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Watrap Police Station, Virudhunagar District. 4.Rathinavelsamy ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land comprised in S.No.311/3, measuring an extent of 0.14.00 hectares (34.58 cents), situated at Kansaapuram Village, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by considering the petitioner application dated 02.01.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Balaji For R1 & R2 : Mrs.K.Porkodi Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz Government Advocate (Crl.)