B.Bhuvaneshwary v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER B.Bhuvaneshwary ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Thasildhar, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vadakadu Police Station, Pudukottai 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 survey the petitioner's land an extent of 0-59.50 Ares in S.No.418/6A2 situated at Pallathividuthi, Vadakadu, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District with aid of the third respondent police based on the survey application dated 02.04.2025 within stipulated time fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Perumal For R1 & R2 : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate 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 survey the petitioner's land, measuring an extent of 0.59.50 ares, in Survey No. 418/6A2, situated at Pallathividuthi, Vadakadu, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, with the assistance of the third respondent police, based on the survey application dated 02.04.2025, within the time stipulated by this Court.

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 Government Advocate 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 respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 02.04.2025, 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 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.] 30.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Thasildhar, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Vadakadu Police Station, Pudukottai District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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