N.Sakkarai Mohammed v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER N.Sakkarai Mohammed ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Tahsildar, Melur Taluka Office, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
2.The Head Surveyor, Melur Tauka Office, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police station, Keelavalavu, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to direct the second respondent to survey the petitioner's property in Patta No.583 in Survey No.447/10 an extent of 0.09 Ares of Kongampatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District along with police protection by the third respondent by considering the petitioner's application No. 2025/0123/24/017988 dated 10.07.2025 within the period stipulated by this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Atham Ali For R1 & R2 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R3 : 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 first respondent to direct the second respondent to survey the petitioner's property comprised in Patta No.583, Survey No. 447/10, measuring an extent of 0.09 ares, situated at Kongampatti Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, with police protection through the third respondent, by considering the petitioner's application No. 2025/0123/24/017988 dated 10.07.2025, within the period 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 submitted for the survey of the property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries. Page No. 2 of 5
4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the first and second 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.
5. Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the first and second respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 10.07.2025, 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 ten 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 and that if required, police assistance may be taken.
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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 Tahsildar, Melur Taluka Office, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
2.The Head Surveyor, Melur Tauka Office, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police station, Keelavalavu, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
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K.SURENDER , J.
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