Iyyanar v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.02.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Watrap, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Watrap, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey and mark four boundaries of the property with an extent of 67 cents which is situated in Town Survey Number 268, Kunnur Village, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District and to fix boundaries by considering petitioner's representation dated 04.11.2025 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader *****

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey and mark the four boundaries of the petitioner's property measuring an extent of 67 cents, situated in Town Survey No.268, Kunnur Village, Watrap Taluk, Virudhunagar District and to fix the boundaries by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.11.2025, within a time frame to 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 and a representation has also been made.

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4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the 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 respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 13.11.2024 and also his representation dated 04.11.2025, 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 landowners and other interested parties, if any.

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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, Taluk Office, Watrap, Virudhunagar District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Watrap, Virudhunagar District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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