Nagammai Ananthi v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Nagammai Ananthi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Thasildar, O/o Thasildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, O/o Thasildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Appanthirupathi Police Station, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.16/1, measuring an extent of 0-10.00 Hectare, situated at Mathur Village, Velliyangundram Group, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the application dated 12.06.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court and consequently directing the third Page No. 1 of 5

respondent police to provide adequate police protection during the said survey.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Balaji For R1 & R2 : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.16/1, measuring an extent of 0.10.00 hectare, situated at Mathur Village, Velliyangundram Group, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 12.06.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court and consequently directing the third respondent police to provide adequate police protection during the said survey.

2. With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. Page No. 2 of 5

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that an online application has been made for the demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first and second respondents would submit that after consideration of the claims of the parties, proper steps would be taken to demarcate the land in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the first and second respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 12.06.2025, demarcate the petitioner's land after consideration of the claims of all parties and pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land 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 pursue their remedies before the Civil Court. It is needless to state that before surveying the land, notice shall be issued to the adjacent landowners and other interested parties, if any. If required, police assistance shall be taken. Page No. 3 of 5

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

[K.SURENDER, J.] 09.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Thasildar, O/o Thasildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, O/o Thasildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Appanthirupathi Police Station, Madurai District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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