A.Valarmathi v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :12.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER A.Valarmathi ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The Thasildar, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram.

2. The Land Surveyor,, Chittarkottai Village Panchayath, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Chittarkottai Village, Ramanathapuram.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to survey the petitioner's lands in S.Nos.349/2B2B and 4B2 to an extent of 0.67.50 ares in Chittarkottai Village, Ramanathapuram, on the basis of the petitioners online application dated 05.09.2025 within time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

For Petitioner :Mr.Senthil Kumar for M/s.Sree Kaamaakshi Law Associate For Respondents :Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate for R1 to R3 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the second respondent to survey the petitioner's lands in S.Nos.349/2B2B and 4B2 to an extent of 0.67.50 ares in Chittarkottai Village, Ramanathapuram, on the basis of the petitioner's online application dated 05.09.2025 within time stipulated by this Hon'ble Court.

2.Heard the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that an application dated 05.09.2025 was made seeking survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question. Since no action has been taken by the respondents 1 to 3, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 submits that after considering the claims of all parties, proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in 2/5

accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 05.09.2025 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law. Notice shall be issued to the petitioner and the owners of relevant adjacent lands and appropriate orders shall be passed 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 same can be agitated before the competent civil court. No costs.

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To

1. The Thasildar, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram.

2. The Land Surveyor,, Chittarkottai Village Panchayath, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram.

3. The Village Administrative Officer, Chittarkottai Village, Ramanathapuram.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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