A writ petition becomes infructuous if the underlying request is denied by a valid authority prior to adjudication.

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE N.MALA W.P.(MD) No.29837 of 2024 M.Velusamy ... Petitioner -vs-

1 The Tahsildar, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.

2 The Firka Surveyor, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property in TS No.8/42C17, Udayachi Group Village, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the E-Challan, dated 25.10.2023.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Balakrishnan For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam, Govt. Advocate.

ORDER

The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition for a mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property in TS No.8/42C17, Udayachi Group Village, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the E-Challan, dated 25.10.2023.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, learned Government Advocate, appearing for the respondents, produced a copy of the order, dated 11.12.2024, passed by the second respondent, rejecting the request of the petitioner for survey and demarcation of the property.

3. In view of the order passed by the second respondent on

11.12.2024, the prayer in the writ petition has become infructuous. Writ Petition is, therefore, dismissed, as infructuous. In any event, liberty is given to the petitioner to challenge the order of the second respondent, dated

11.12.2024, in the manner known to law, if he is so advised. No costs.