Mappillai Meeran v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 13.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Mappillai Meeran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Chinthamanippatti Police Station, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

4.Ummasalimabegam ... 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.92/11 to an extent of 0-1.58 Hector respectively situated at Keelappaguthi Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur 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. Page No. 1 of 5

For Petitioner : Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan 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 the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.92/11, measuring an extent of 0.0158 hectares, situated at Keelappaguthi Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District and to install boundary stones as per the revenue records, by providing adequate police protection through the third respondent Police, 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. Page No. 2 of 5

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the first and second respondents, on instructions, 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 23.12.2025 and his representation dated 12.01.2026, conduct enquiry, only thereafter survey and demarcate the subject land after consideration of the claims of all parties including the private respondent 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, the private respondent 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.] 13.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Chinthamanippatti Police Station, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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