East Coast Developers v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.01.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER East Coast Developers, Rep. by its Authorized Representative, Jayachandran, S/o.Arumugam, Having Registered Office at Citi Center, 4th Floor, Nos.10 and 11, Dr.R.K.Salai, Chennai - 4.
... Petitioner -vs1.The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District.
2.The Head Surveyor, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Subramaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the property of the petitioner firm in Survey Nos.512/1A2B and 512/2B1B, situated in Avaniyapuram Village, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District, measuring to
an extent of 6750 square feet in pursuant to the application of the petitioner dated 06.10.2025 within a time limit as may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Jeyamohan For R1 and R2 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Criminal side)
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the petitioner Firm in Survey Nos.512/1A2B and 512/2B1B, situated in Avaniyapuram Village, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District, measuring to an extent of 6750 square feet, pursuant to the application of the petitioner dated 06.10.2025, within a time limit as may be stipulated by this Court.
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 submits that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property in question and that an application dated 06.10.2025 was made seeking survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the said property. Since no action has been taken by the respondents 1 and 2, the present writ petition has been filed.
4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 submits that after issuing notice to the adjacent land owners, appropriate 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 writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 06.10.2025 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law. Notice shall be issued to the petitioner and the owners of adjacent lands and appropriate orders shall be passed in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act 1923, within a period of ten weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is
needless to state that the revenue officials may seek assistance from the third respondent, if Police assistance is required while carrying out such survey. In the event of any rival claims, the same can be agitated before the competent civil court. No costs.
NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 09.01.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District.
2.The Head Surveyor, Madurai South Taluk, Madurai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Subramaniyapuram Police Station, Madurai District.
K.SURENDER , J.
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