Pethan N v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER N.Pethan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

4.V.Ayyakannu 5.N.Ranjitham ... 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 take necessary steps to survey the petitioner's property in S.No.4/3 to an extent of 0.12.50 Ares and S.No.5/1 to an extent of 0.45.50 Ares situated at Poyyamani Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai Page No. 1 of 5

District, with necessary police protection, based on the petitioner's application dated 25.11.2025 within a stipulated time in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.Thiyagarajan For R1 & R2 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the first and second respondents to take necessary steps to survey the petitioner's property in S.No.4/3, measuring an extent of 0.12.50 Ares, and S.No.5/1, measuring an extent of 0.45.50 Ares, situated at Poyyamani Village, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, with necessary police protection, based on the petitioner's application dated 25.11.2025, within a reasonable 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. 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 first and second respondents 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 25.11.2025, 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 Page No. 3 of 5

landowners and other interested parties, if any 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.

[K.SURENDER, J.] 06.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Viralimalai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Viralimalai Police Station, Pudukkottai District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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