IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 21.02.2017 CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE D. KRISHNAKUMAR W.P.No.4300 of 2017 Selvakumar ...Petitioner Versus The Tahsildar, Attur Taluk, Salem District. .. Respondent Prayers: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondent to depute the surveyor to survey the land bearing survey no.209/1/c measuring 2.16 acre situated at Pungavadi Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District by fixing the boundary stone based on the petitioner's representation dated 31.10.2016.
For Petitioner : M/s.M.Rajendiran For Respondent : Mr.R.Rajeswaran, Spl.G.P.
O R D E R
The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition praying to direct the respondent to depute the surveyor to survey the land bearing survey No.209/1/c measuring 2.16 acre situated at Pungavadi Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District by fixing the boundary stone based on the petitioner's representation dated 31.10.2016.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner has made an application on 31.10.2016, to the respondent, to depute a surveyor to survey the land bearing Survey No.204/1/c measuring 2.16 acre situated at Pungavadi Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District and the petitioner also made a submission that there is no dispute with regard to the said property. But, no action has been taken by the respondent, till date. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition.
3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents has submitted that if the said representation is pending, the respondent will consider the same on merits and in accordance with law.
4. In view of the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on merits of the case, this Court is inclined to direct the respondent / Tahsildar to consider the petitioner's representation dated 31.10.2016 and pass orders, on merits and in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of twelve weeks, from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after providing opportunities to the parties concerned. The petitioner is directed to appear before the respondent with a copy of the said representation along with a copy of this order.
5. With the above observations and directions, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No Costs.
21.02.2017 pvs To The Tahsildar, Attur Taluk, Salem District.
D. KRISHNAKUMAR, J.,
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