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P.Lakshmi v. The Tahsildar

2026-01-29Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE P.Lakshmi ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tahsildar Salem Taluk, Salem District 636 001

2. The Taluk Surveyor Salem Taluk, Salem District 636 001 ..Respondent(s) Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the 2nd Respondent to survey and measure the boundaries to the petitioner's property comprised in T.S. No 10/2 13/1 and 14/2 (New S. No 28/1A, 28/2A, 28/3 and 29/3 (Old S. No 28/2, 28/3, 28/4 and 29/4) to an extent of 3.09 acres at Thathampatti Village, Salem Taluk, Salem District on basis of the petitioner's Application No 2025/0178/08/000300 dated 28.06.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Balaji For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam Govt Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by her, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted a representation dated 28.06.2025 seeking for survey and demarcation of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents, if the aforesaid representation of the petitioner is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections if any from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party whom the respondents deem fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the land in question, the respondents are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners, and also to any other party, whom the respondents deem fit to

enquire.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(c) If any need arises, the respondents are permitted to submit a petition for police assistance, and upon receipt of such request, the concerned jurisdictional police shall render necessary police assistance for conducting survey and demarcation of the subject property.

No Costs.

29-01-2026 RKM To

1. The Tahsildar Salem Taluk, Salem District 636 001

2. The Taluk Surveyor Salem Taluk, Salem District 636 001

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

RKM 29-01-2026