Chitradevi v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Chitradevi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Thasildar, Theni Taluk, Theni.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Theni Taluk, Theni.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to conduct survey and earmark the four boundaries of the land in T.S.No.1/7B1B of an extent 0.01.30 Ares and T.S.No.5/1B2 of an extent 0.00.21 Ares situated at Allinagaram Village, Theni Taluk, Theni District by considering the petitioner's application dated 18.11.2025 within the time limit that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Karthikeya Venkitachalapathy For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader ***** Page No. 1 of 4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the lands comprised in T.S.Nos.1/7B1B and 5/1B2, situated at Allinagaram Village, Theni Taluk, Theni District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 18.11.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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

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

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5. Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 18.11.2025, survey and 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.

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

[K.SURENDER, J.] 20.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Thasildar, Theni Taluk, Theni.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Theni Taluk, Theni.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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