Madras High CourtWP(MD)/708/2026disposed of

Lakshmi v. The Tahsildar

2026-01-12Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Lakshmi ... Petitioner -vs1.The Tahsildar, O/o.Thasildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District.

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

3.The Sub Inspector of Police, Koodakovil 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 and demarcate petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.91/5E-9.00 Ares and Survey No.91/5G - 9.00 Ares, situated at Paarapathi Village, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the application dated 27.11.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court and consequently, direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection during the said survey.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Balaji For R1 and R2 : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate 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's land comprised in Survey No.91/5E-9.00 Ares and Survey No.91/5G - 9.00 Ares, situated at Paarapathi Village, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District, by considering her application dated 27.11.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court and consequently, to direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection during the said survey.

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 27.11.2025 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 Government Advocate 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 27.11.2025 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 eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claims, the same can be agitated before the competent civil court. No costs.

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To:- 1.The Tahsildar, O/o.Thasildar, Thirupparankundram Taluk, Madurai District.

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

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

K.SURENDER , J.

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