Murugesan v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.01.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Thasildar, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

2.The Assistant Director, (Survey and Land Records), District Survey Office, Thanjavur.

3.The Deputy Inspector of Survey, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to survey and measure the petitioner's property in S.No.29/50, measuring an the extent of Hec 0-2.19 and S.No.29/11A, measuring an the extent of Hec 0-1.90 and fix the boundary stones to show exact boundaries situated at Kaatur Village, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District on the basis of petitioner's online Application dated 26.09.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Edin Brough Page No. 1 of 5

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 second respondent to survey and measure the petitioner's properties comprised in S.No.29/50, measuring an extent of Hec.0-2.19 and S.No.29/11A, measuring an extent of Hec.0-1.90 and to fix boundary stones indicating the exact boundaries, situated at Kaatur Village, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District, based on the petitioner's online application dated 26.09.2025.

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 Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that after consideration of the Page No. 2 of 5

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 respondent to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 26.09.2025, 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.

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 Thasildar, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

2.The Assistant Director, (Survey and Land Records), District Survey Office, Thanjavur.

3.The Deputy Inspector of Survey, Thanjavur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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