Anjalai v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, 2.The Taluk Surveyor, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take necessary steps to measure the land and fix the four boundaries of the lands in S.F.No.122/2C situated at Thondamanginam Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District, based on the petitioner's application dated 14.10.2025 within a stipulated time in accordance with law. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Maruthupandian For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader Page No. 1 of 5

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to take necessary steps to measure the land and fix the four boundaries of the lands in S.F.No.122/2C, situated at Thondamanginam Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District, based on the petitioner's application dated 14.10.2025, in accordance with law, within a time stipulated 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 made for the demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question.

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 demarcate the land 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 14.10.2025, 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.

6. With the above direction, 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 Tahsildar, Page No. 3 of 5

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Page No. 4 of 5

K.SURENDER , J.

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