Jeyajothi Pommiraj v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Jeyajothi Pommiraj ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Tahsildar, Kayathar Taluk Office, Kayathar, Thoothukudi District.
2.The Head Surveyor, Department of Land Survey, Kayathar Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
3.The Deputy Tahsildar, Kayathar Taluk Office, Kayathar, Thoothukudi District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing first and second respondents to carry out the appropriate survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land in Survey No.455/11A and 457/2A, situated at Akilandapuram village, Kayathar Taluk, Thoothukudi District based on the petitioner's survey payment in Challan Number 2025/0123/28/010647 Page No. 1 of 5
dated 24.10.2025 and subsequent representation dated 10.11.2025 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Paramasivam For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader *****
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to survey the petitioner's land comprised in Survey Nos.455/11A and 457/2A, situated at Akilandapuram Village, Kayathar Taluk, Thoothukudi District and demarcate its boundaries, by considering the petitioner's online application dated 24.10.2025 and subsequent representation dated 10.11.2025, within such time as may 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 Page No. 2 of 5
property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries and a representation has also been made.
4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the 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 24.10.2025 and his representation dated 10.11.2025, 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.
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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, Kayathar Taluk Office, Kayathar, Thoothukudi District.
2.The Head Surveyor, Department of Land Survey, Kayathar Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
3.The Deputy Tahsildar, Kayathar Taluk Office, Kayathar, Thoothukudi District.
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K.SURENDER , J.
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