A.Maikel Arockiyaraj v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.02.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER A.Maikel Arockiyaraj ... Petitioner Vs.
1.The Tahsildar, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.
2.The Firka Surveyor, Kaliyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Kaliyar Kovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.
... 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 survey and lay the boundary stones to the petitioner's lands in S.No.10/30A measuring about 72 cents, situated at Somanathamangalam Village, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District, based on the E-Challan dated 08.12.2025, within the time frame fixed by this Court and further directing the third respondent to offer protection during the process.
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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Jaya Vasanthan For R1 & R2 : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate For R3 : 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 survey and lay boundary stones to the petitioner's lands in S.No.10/30A, measuring about 72 cents, situated at Somanathamangalam Village, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District, based on the E-Challan dated 08.12.2025, within the time frame fixed by this Court and further directing the third respondent to offer police protection during the said process.
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. Page No. 2 of 5
4. The learned Government Advocate 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 08.12.2025, 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 landowners and other interested parties, if any and that if required, police assistance may be taken.
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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.] 04.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.
2.The Firka Surveyor, Kaliyar Kovil Taluk, Sivagangai District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Kaliyar Kovil Police Station, Sivagangai District.
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K.SURENDER , J.
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