M.Kuzhanthai Theras v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :03.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD)No.2656 of 2026 M.Kuzhanthai Theras ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District.

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

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

4. M.Royar,, S/o.Maria Soosai, Michealpatti, Venkatakulam Post, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District.

5. Kilbert Punitha Raj,, Michealpatti, Venkatakulam Post, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District.

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PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent No.2 to conduct survey and earmark the petitioners land in S.No.25/7A1 extent of 0.10.0 Ares situated at Kovilur Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District within the time frame stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner :Mr.S.Rajasekar For Respondents :Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian for R1 and R2 Government Advocate Mr.S.Prakash for R3 Government Advocate (Crl. side)

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent No.2 to conduct survey and earmark the petitioners land in S.No.25/7A1 extent of 0.10.0 Ares situated at Kovilur Village, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District within the time frame stipulated by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocates appearing for the official respondents.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that online application has been made for survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question.

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4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that after consideration of the claims of both the parties, proper steps would be taken to demarcate the land in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the 2nd respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 18.12.2025 and demarcate the land of the petitioner, after consideration of the claims of both the parties and pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923. If there are rival claims, the said issues can be agitated before the civil Court. The said exercise shall be concluded within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

(K.SURENDER, J) 03.02.2026 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No 3/5

RR To

1. The Tahsildar, Alangudi Taluk, Pudukottai District.

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

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

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K.SURENDER, J.

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