S.Murugaih Devar v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER S.Murugaih Devar ... Petitioner -vs1.The Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Palayamkottai Taluk Office, Collectorate Taluk, Tirunelveli.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Palayamkottai Taluk, Palayamkottai Taluk Office, Collectorate Taluk, Tirunelveli.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct a survey and to demarcate the land measuring 28 cents, situated in S.No.345/3A1 at Sevalaperi Village, Tirunelveli District, within the time frame stipulated by this Court, by considering the petitioner's application dated 11.11.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the second respondent to conduct a survey and to demarcate the land measuring 28 cents, situated in S.No.345/3A1 at Sevalaperi Village, Tirunelveli District, within the time frame stipulated by this Court, by considering the petitioner's application dated 11.11.2025.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the lawful owner of the subject property and is in possession and enjoyment thereof. With a view to properly identifying the boundaries and avoiding future disputes, the petitioner submitted an application dated 11.11.2025 before the competent revenue authorities seeking survey and demarcation of the said land. Despite the receipt of the said application, the respondents have failed to take any action to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land within a reasonable time. Hence, the petitioner has been constrained to approach this Court by filing the present Writ Petition for the relief stated supra.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. Recording the aforesaid submission, this Court directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 11.11.2025 and demarcate the subject property, after considering the claims of the petitioner and any other rival parties, if any, and to pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu 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 work out their remedies before the Civil Court.

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

NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 25.02.2026 smn2

To:- 1.The Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Palayamkottai Taluk Office, Collectorate Taluk, Tirunelveli.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Palayamkottai Taluk, Palayamkottai Taluk Office, Collectorate Taluk, Tirunelveli.

K.SURENDER , J.

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