Samayan V v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER V.Samayan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, District Collector Office Campus, Madurai.

2.The Head Surveyor, Survey Section, District Collector Office Campus, Madurai.

3.The Taluk Inspector, Survey Section, District Collector Office Campus, Madurai.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation dated 17.12.2025 for the measurement of the property to Survey No.55/1, Kallikudi Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai to total extent of 83 cents.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Arun Kumar Page No. 1 of 5

For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.12.2025 seeking measurement of the property comprised in Survey No.55/1, to a total extent of 83 cents, situated at Kallikudi Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai District.

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 made for the survey of the property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries and a representation has also been submitted.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents, on instructions, would submit that after consideration of the claims of the parties, proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate Page No. 2 of 5

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 respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 12.12.2025 and also his representation dated 17.12.2025, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land 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 sixteen 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.

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

[K.SURENDER, J.] 20.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No Page No. 3 of 5

To 1.The Tahsildar, Madurai North Taluk, District Collector Office Campus, Madurai.

2.The Head Surveyor, Survey Section, District Collector Office Campus, Madurai.

3.The Taluk Inspector, Survey Section, District Collector Office Campus, Madurai.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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