Balavesam v. The Land Surveyor

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 09.02.2026

CORAM

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

The Land Surveyor, The Land Survey Block, The Tahsildar Office, Rathapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to conduct survey to the land in Rsy No.1027/3B of Pazhavoor, Pazhavoor Village, Rathapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District to an extend of 45 cents based on the petitioner's online application dated 01.09.2025 in Petition No. 2025/0123/29/005643.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Cenil For Respondent : Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Additional Government Pleader ***** Page No. 1 of 4

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to conduct a survey of the land in R.S. No. 1027/3B, measuring an extent of 45 cents, situated at Pazhavoor Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, based on the petitioner's online application dated 01.09.2025 in Petition No.

2025/0123/29/005643.

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.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent 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.

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5. Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the respondent to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 01.09.2025, 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 sixteen 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.

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

[K.SURENDER, J.] 09.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To The Land Surveyor, The Land Survey Block, The Tahsildar Office, Rathapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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