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2026 DAILYLAW 62057 (MAD)

Joesphine Rita V v. The District Collector,

WP(MD)/22990/2026 · 2026-08-11

S Sounthar

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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W.P(MD)No.22990 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.22990 of 2026 V.Joesphine Rita ..Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Velunachiyar Complex, Dindigul District. 2.The Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. 3.The Surveyor, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. ..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 to 3 herein to survey and sub-divide the land in S.No. 741/2A1 to an extent of 24 cents in respect of the pending application No.2026/0105/13/010402 dated 07.03.2026 within the time stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Sundaravadivel For Respondents : Mrs.K.Porkodi Special Government Pleader ORDER The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents 1 to 3 herein to survey and sub-divide the land in S.No.741/2A1 to an 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22990 of 2026 extent of 24 cents in respect of the pending application No. 2026/0105/13/010402 dated 07.03.2026 within the time stipulated by this Court. 2.Heard the arguments of Mr.C.Sundaravadivel, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mrs.K.Porkodi, who takes notice for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3.According to the petitioner, she purchased the above mentioned property under sale deed dated 02.11.2022. She submitted an application on 07.03.2026 in application No. 2026/0105/13/010402 seeking a survey of the said property. The same has not been considered by the authorities. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court. 4.Mrs.Porkodi, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the application submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law. 5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondents are directed to consider the 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22990 of 2026 application of the petitioner dated 07.03.2026 in application No. 2026/0105/13/010402, and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, neighbouring land owners and other interested parties, if any. 6.With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 11.08.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes Rmk To 1.The District Collector, Velunachiyar Complex, Dindigul District. 2.The Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. 3.The Surveyor, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.22990 of 2026 S.SOUNTHAR, J. Rmk Writ Petition(MD)No.22990 of 2026 11.08.2026 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis