L.Parthiban Ezhayaraja v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER and W.M.P.(MD) No.1802 of 2026 L.Parthiban Ezhayaraja ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, 2.The Surveyor, Srimulakkarai Village, 3.The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, 4.The Inspector of Police, Srivaikundam Police Station, 5.V.Mariappan 6.V.Muthuramalingam Page No. 1 of 6

7.P.Poornathammal 8.Petchithai ... 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 conduct proper field survey and measurement of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.576/2, Patta No.470, situated at Sri Mulakkarai Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Tuticorin District, based on the petitioner's online application dated 29.01.2025 bearing Receipt No.2025/0123/28/005796, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Vishnu For R1 & R2 : Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Additional Government Pleader For R3 & R4 : 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 conduct a proper field survey and measurement of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.576/2, Patta No.470, situated at Sri Mulakkarai Village, Srivaikundam Taluk, Tuticorin District, based on the petitioner's online Page No. 2 of 6

application dated 29.01.2025 bearing Receipt No.2025/0123/28/005796, and to complete the same 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.

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 Additional Government Pleader 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 29.01.2025, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land after Page No. 3 of 6

consideration of the claims of all parties including the private respondents 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, the private respondents and other interested parties and that if required, the police assistance may be taken.

6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed.

[K.SURENDER, J.] 30.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Page No. 4 of 6

2.The Surveyor, Srimulakkarai Village, 3.The Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police Office, 4.The Inspector of Police, Srivaikundam Police Station, Page No. 5 of 6

K.SURENDER , J.

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