Pathu Muthu Sukara v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Pathu Muthu Sukara ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
2.The Tahsildar, Thiruppalaikudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
3.The Taluk Surveyor, Thiruppalaikudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
4.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by The Inspector of Police, Thiruppalaikudi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.
5.The Chairman, East Street Muslim Jamaat, Thiruppalaikudi, Ramanathapuram District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second and third Page No. 1 of 5
respondents to conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land compromised in Patta No.560 in S.No.272/2A24A1A at Thiruppalaikudi Village, Ramanathapuram District as per the petitioner's Challan dated 10.09.2025.
For Petitioner : Mr.K.Dinesh For R1 to R3 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate For R4 : 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 second and third respondents to conduct a survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land comprised in Patta No.560, in Survey No.272/2A24A1A, Thiruppalaikudi Village, Ramanathapuram District, as per the petitioner's online application dated 10.09.2025.
2. With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself, dispensing with the notice to the fifth respondent Jamatt, as no adverse orders are proposed to be passed against them.
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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 Government Advocate appearing for the first to third 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 second and third respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 10.09.2025, 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. 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 District Collector, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
2.The Tahsildar, Thiruppalaikudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
3.The Taluk Surveyor, Thiruppalaikudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
4.The Inspector of Police, Thiruppalaikudi Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.
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K.SURENDER , J.
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