Lakshmi v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.02.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, West Taluk, Trichy.

2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, West Taluk, Trichy.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey and fix the boundaries of petitioner's house being Ward No. 54, Plot No. 1 measuring 45.24 square meters, situated at Kulathumedu, Puthur Village, West Taluk, Trichy District based on the petitioner's application dated 12.01.2026 within stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Karuna For Respondents : Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate ***** 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 respondents to survey and fix the boundaries of the petitioner's house bearing Ward No.54, Plot No.1, measuring an extent of 45.24 square meters, situated at Kulathumedu, Puthur Village, West Taluk, Trichy District, based on the petitioner's application dated 12.01.2026, within a time frame to 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 property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that after consideration of the claims of the parties, proper steps would be taken by the respondents to survey and demarcate the property 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 respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 12.01.2026, survey and demarcate the petitioner's property 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.

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

[K.SURENDER, J.] 18.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, West Taluk, Trichy.

2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, West Taluk, Trichy.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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