Rengasamy v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 10.02.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Gujiliyamparai Police Station, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul 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 the petitioner's property in S.No.1784/1 to an extent of 1-27.00 Hectors respectively situated at Mallapuram Village, Gujiliyamparati Taluk, Dindigul District and to install the boundaries stones as per revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the third respondent police within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan For R1 & R2 : Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Additional Government Pleader 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 the petitioner's property in S.No.1784/1, measuring an extent of 1.27.00 hectares, situated at Mallapuram Village, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District and to install boundary stones as per the revenue records, by obtaining adequate police protection from the third respondent police, within a period that may be 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.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that an online application has been submitted for the survey of the Page No. 2 of 5

property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries and a representation has also been made.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader 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 second respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated 18.11.2025 and the representation dated 19.12.2025, 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, the police assistance may be taken. Page No. 3 of 5

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

[K.SURENDER, J.] 10.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Gujiliyamparai Police Station, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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