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2026 Supreme(Online)(Ker) 5574

IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C. JAYACHANDRAN, J
ANEESH THOMAS – Appellant
Versus
THE TAHSILDAR (LAND RECORDS), KANAYANNUR TALUK OFFICE – Respondent
WP(C) NO. 3165 OF 2026



Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: SHRI.RANJIT BABU
For the Respondents: DEEPA NARAYANAN (SR.GP)

The court emphasizes the duty of authorities to process land title applications timely under relevant statutes.

Headnote:This judgment concerns a writ petition for title claim to land under Section 10 of the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Rules, 1964. The petitioner asserts ownership of 2.23 ares of land, with grievances regarding the non-action on their application. The High Court mandates the 1st respondent to process the application expeditiously within two months. The issues include the timely adjudication of land claims, with the court concluding its judgment directing compliance from the concerned authority within the stipulated time frame.

Table of Content
1. petitioner's claim title to land. (Para 1)
2. court directs expeditious processing of application. (Para 2)

JUDGMENT

The petitioner claims title to 2.23 ares of land in Edappally South Village. An application in Form 10 of the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Rules , 1964, has been filed. However the same has not been acted upon, is the short grievance.

2. Having heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Pleader, this Court directs the 1st respondent/Tahsildar to consider Ext.P2 application in Form 10, in accordance with law, expeditiously, at any rate, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this judgment. The petitioner will produce a copy of this judgment before the 1st respondent/Tahsildar, for compliance.

The Writ Petition (Civil) will stand disposed of, as above.

Sd/-

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