Ramamoorthy v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.01.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, Mannachanallur Taluk, Trichy District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Mannachanallur Taluk, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Siruganur Police Station, Trichy District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to carry out survey measurement and demarcation of boundaries of the property comprised in Survey No.246/2 measuring to an extent of 360 sq. ft. situated at Kariyamanickam, Village, Mannachanallur Taluk, Trichy District with the aid of the third respondent by considering the petitioner's online application dated 13.03.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.T.Leninkumar Page No. 1 of 5

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 and second respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 13.03.2025 and to carry out survey measurement and demarcation of the boundaries of the property comprised in Survey No.246/2, measuring an extent of 360 sq. ft., situated at Kariyamanickam Village, Mannachanallur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District, with the assistance of the third respondent.

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, on instructions, 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 respondent to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 13.03.2025, 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 and that if required, the 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.] 23.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Mannachanallur Taluk, Trichy District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Mannachanallur Taluk, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Siruganur Police Station, Trichy District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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