Mathi v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Mathi ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
2.The Tahsildar, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
3.The Deputy Taluk Surveyor, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
4.The Head Surveyor, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second to fourth respondents to conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.267/16A2, to an extent of 12 Page No. 1 of 5
Cents, situated in Saalaigramam Village, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, by processing the petitioner's online application dated 22.12.2025, within such time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Mohan 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 to fourth respondents to conduct a survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.267/16A2, measuring an extent of 12 cents, situated at Saalaigramam Village, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, by processing the petitioner's online application dated 22.12.2025, 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. Page No. 2 of 5
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 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 second to fourth respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 22.12.2025, 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 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. Page No. 3 of 5
6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
[K.SURENDER, J.] 30.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The District Collector, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai.
2.The Tahsildar, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
3.The Deputy Taluk Surveyor, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
4.The Head Surveyor, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.
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K.SURENDER , J.
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