Balamurugan R v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 27/01/2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE K. SURENDER W.P(MD)No.1890 of 2026 R.Balamurugan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai 625 020.

2.The Deputy Inspector of Survey (Surveyor), Madurai North Taluk, Madurai 625 020.

3. Manivannan, Near Apollo Signal, Managiri - Sivagangai Main Road, Anna Nagar (Sathamangalam), Madurai 625 020.

4.Sunderesan 5.Dinakaran

6. Dhanavelan ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of 1/6

India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS direct the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and fix the boundaries of Petitioner's land comprised in New Survey No. 198/1, Old Survey No.23/23, Block 11, Ward 18, Managiri Bit - I, Madurai North Taluk, within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Rajaraman, Advocate.

For R1 and R2 : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and fix the boundaries of petitioner's land comprised in New Survey No. 198/1, Old Survey No.23/23, Block 11, Ward 18, Managiri Bit - I, Madurai North Taluk, within a stipulated 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. 2/6

3.Since no adverse orders are going to be passed against the respondents 3 to 6, notice to the respondents 3 to 6 is hereby dispensed with.

4.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property in question and has made an application for demarcation of its boundaries. However, the petitioner's land has not been surveyed to date and therefore, the petitioner was constrained to file the present writ petition. 5.The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the private respondents have objected to the survey and the first respondent has also issued summons for an enquiry. After concluding the enquiry, 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.

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6. Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the first and second respondents to consider the application of the petitioner dated 18.07.2024, 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.

7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

[K.SURENDER, J.] 27.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No cp 4/6

TO 1.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai 625 020.

2.The Deputy Inspector of Survey (Surveyor), Madurai North Taluk, Madurai 625 020.

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K.SURENDER,J cp

ORDER

IN WP(MD) No.1890 of 2026 Date : 27/01/2026 6/6