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Shakul Hameed.A v. The Thasildar

2026-01-05Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :05.01.2026

CORAM

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

1. The Thasildar, Dindigul Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Ottanchathiram Police Station, Dindigul District.

4. Gunavathi

5. C.Kalidoss ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent No.2 to survey the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.136/3 to an 1/6

extent of 75.87 Sq.meter at Salaiputhur, Lekkayankottai, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District and fix the boundary stones within the stipulated time prescribed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.Mhaboob Fazil for M/s.Lajapathi Roy & Associates For Respondents :Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate for R1 & R2 Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl. side) for R3 M/s.Kalayarasi Bharathi for R5

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 property comprised in Survey No.136/3 to an extent of 75.87 Sq.meter at Salaiputhur, Lekkayankottai, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District and fix the boundary stones within the stipulated time prescribed by this Court.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 2/6

3. The petitioner submitted a representation dated 03.02.2021 to respondents 1 and 2 for survey and demarcation in respect of the properties referred to above. However, due to the objections raised by the respondents 4 and 5, the survey has not been conducted. Aggrieved by the same, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. The learned Government Advocate, appearing on behalf of respondents 1 and 2, submitted that the survey would be conducted on merits and in accordance with law, after recording the objections raised by the respondents 4 and 5 and all other interested persons in respect of the subject property.

5. Whenever a representation is made in accordance with law, it is the duty of the official respondents to dispose of such representation. That being the position, it is for the respondents 1 and 2 to dispose of the representation made by the petitioner on merits and in accordance with law.

6. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the first respondent/Tahsildar to conduct the survey on merits 3/6

and in accordance with law and after recording the objections raised by all parties, pass appropriate orders in compliance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

(K.SURENDER, J) 05.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 4/6

To

1. The Thasildar, Dindigul Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Ottanchathiram Police Station, Dindigul District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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