Madras High CourtWP(MD)/149/2026disposed of

Murugesan v. The Tahsildar

2026-01-06Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Murugesan ... Petitioner -vs1.The Tahsildar, 2.The Taluk Surveyor, Land Survey and Records, ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct survey and fix four boundaries of the petitioner's land bearing Survey No.292/1N - having extent of 1156 sq.ft. situated at Thogaimalai Revenue Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugappan For Respondents : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct a survey and fix the four boundaries of the petitioner's land bearing Survey No.292/1N, having an extent of 1156 sq. ft., situated at Thogaimalai Revenue Village, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property in question and that the application seeking survey and demarcation of its boundaries is pending without any progress.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. Recording the aforesaid submission, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 25.08.2025 and demarcate the petitioner's land, after considering the claims of the petitioner and any other rival parties, if any, and to pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies before the Civil Court.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 06.01.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Tahsildar,

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Land Survey and Records,

K.SURENDER , J.

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