K.Pitchai v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, The office of the Tahsildar, Thirumangalam Taluk Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Tirumangalam Taluk, Tirumangalam, Madurai District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider Application vide Application No.2025/0123/24/022543 dated 15.12.2025 and demarcate the property of the petitioner in Survey No.154/5A2A1, situated at A.Kokkulam Village, Checkanoorani, Madurai District within the time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Muthu Ganesa Pandian Page No. 1 of 5

For Respondents : Mr.D.Sadiqraja Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's application in Application No.2025/0123/24/022543 dated 15.12.2025 and to demarcate the petitioner's property in Survey No.154/5A2A1, situated at A.Kokkulam Village, Checkanoorani Taluk, Madurai District, within the 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 second respondents would submit that after consideration of the claims of the parties, proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land Page No. 2 of 5

in question 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 respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 15.12.2025, 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.

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To 1.The Tahsildar, The office of the Tahsildar, Thirumangalam Taluk Office, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Tirumangalam Taluk, Tirumangalam, Madurai District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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