Govindhasamy v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER 1.Govindhasamy 2.Periyasamy ... Petitioners Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, 2.The Firka Surveyor, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's properties in Survey Nos.179/4, 179/5A, 179/8A and 179/5B, situated at Kannurpalayam Village, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District within the time stipulated by this Court by considering the petitioner's application (E-Challan) dated 13.12.2025. For Petitioners : Mr.R.Balakrishnan For Respondents : Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Additional Government Pleader Page No. 1 of 5

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property in Survey Nos.179/4, 179/5A, 179/8A and 179/5B, situated at Kannurpalayam Village, Thuraiyur Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District, based on the petitioner's application (E-Challan) dated 13.12.2025, within a stipulated time and in accordance with law.

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 petitioners 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 Additional Government Pleader appearing for the 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.

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5. Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 13.12.2025, 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 sixteen 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.

[K.SURENDER, J.] 06.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Page No. 3 of 5

2.The Firka Surveyor, Page No. 4 of 5

K.SURENDER , J.

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