Parameshwari v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 30.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Parameshwari ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Tahsildhar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Firka Surveyor, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

4.Rajendran ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second and third respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property in Sy.No. 279/7A, Perunkondan Viduthi Village, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District within the time stipulated by this Court by considering the petitioner's application (E-Challan) dated 22.05.2025. Page No. 1 of 5

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Balakrishnan For R1 to R3 : Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the second and third respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.279/7A, situated at Perunkondan Viduthi Village, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's application (E-Challan) dated 22.05.2025 within the time frame 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, dispensing with the notice to the fourth respondent, as no adverse orders are proposed to be passed against him.

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 to third 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 second and third respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 22.05.2025, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land after consideration of the claims of all parties including the fourth respondent 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 fourth respondent and other interested parties.

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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 District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Tahsildhar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Firka Surveyor, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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