Sathish K v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER K.Sathish ... Petitioner -vs1.The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, District Collectorate, Madurai - 625 020.

2.The Deputy Inspector of Survey, Madurai South Taluk, District Collectorate, Madurai - 625 020.

3.The Land Surveyor, Avaniyapuram, District Collectorate, Madurai - 625 020.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to survey, fix the boundaries and provide a Field Measurement Book (FMB) Sketch in respect of the petitioner's land in Plot No.2A, comprised in Survey No.141/1E1A, situated at Avaniyapuram Village, Madurai South Taluk, within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Rajaraman For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey, fix the boundaries and provide a Field Measurement Book (FMB) Sketch in respect of the petitioner's land in Plot No.2A, comprised in Survey No.141/1E1A, situated at Avaniyapuram Village, Madurai South Taluk, within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner and his mother are the absolute owners of the subject property. With a view to properly identify the boundaries and avoid future disputes, the petitioner submitted an application dated 05.08.2025 before the competent revenue authorities seeking survey and demarcation of the said land. Despite the said application, respondents have failed to take any action to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land within a reasonable time. Hence, the present Writ Petition.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. Recording the aforesaid submission, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 05.08.2025 and demarcate the subject property, after considering the claims of the petitioner and any other rival parties, if any, and to pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu 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 work out their remedies before the Civil Court.

6. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 02.02.2026 smn2

To:- 1.The Tahsildar, Madurai South Taluk, District Collectorate, Madurai - 625 020.

2.The Deputy Inspector of Survey, Madurai South Taluk, District Collectorate, Madurai - 625 020.

3.The Land Surveyor, Avaniyapuram, District Collectorate, Madurai - 625 020.

K.SURENDER , J.

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