Vijayalakshmi .R v. The District Collector

ORDER Heard both sides.

2.The petition mentioned land had been classified as pathway in the town survey register. According to the petitioner, it is her patta land. The petitioner applied to the Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai in this regard. After conducting enquiry, the Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai vide proceedings bearing %.K.vz;.5550/2020/gp dated

03.12.2020 directed effecting appropriate mutation in the town survey register and also for issuance of patta in favour of the petitioner. This has been complied with. Patta was also issued in favour of the petitioner. But then in the online town survey register and in FMB, corresponding changes have not been effected. It is stated by the learned counsel for the petitioner that it is the District Collector and District Revenue Officer who have to make necessary changes.

3.The respondents 1 and 2 are directed to update the online town survey register and FMB in terms of the petition mentioned proposal sent by the third respondent. This shall be done as expeditiously as possible.

4.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs.

20.12.2023 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:-

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Collector Office Complex, Madurai.

4.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. ias

20.12.2023

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.12.2023 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN R.Vijayalakshmi ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai. 2.The District Revenue Officer, Madurai District, Madurai. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Madurai, Collector Office Complex, Madurai. 4.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai. ... 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 No.1 and 2 to update the online Town Survey Register and FMB in terms of the proposal sent by the 3rd respondent in Na.Ka.No.5550/2020/P dated 01.06.2022 in respect of the property comprised in Madurai District, Madurai North Taluk, Survey Ward XVIII, Block No. 2, T.S.No.6. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murali For Respondents : Mr.M.Sidharthan, Addl. Government Pleader.