Mayalagu v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District - 630 502.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Taluk Office, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District - 630 502.

3.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by The Inspector of Police, S.S.Kottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.

4.Kasinathan 5.Amutha ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing first and second respondents to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property comprised in Natham Old S.No.117/7 and New Survey No.221/1 in Patta Page No. 1 of 5

No.548, to an extent of 0-1.00 Ares situated at Mallakottai Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.02.2026 and online application dated 27.01.2026 within the time to be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Mandhiralingeswaran For R1 & R2 : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader 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 and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property comprised in Natham Old Survey No.117/7 and New Survey No.221/1, covered under Patta No.548, measuring an extent of 0.01.00 Ares, situated at Mallakottai Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.02.2026 and online application dated 27.01.2026, within a time 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. Page No. 2 of 5

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 Additional Government Pleader 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 27.01.2026 and his representation dated 02.02.2026, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land after consideration of the claims of all parties including the fourth and fifth respondents 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 (16) 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 Page No. 3 of 5

needless to state that before surveying the land, notice shall be issued to the adjacent landowners, the fourth and fifth respondents and other interested parties and that if required, the police assistance may be taken.

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

[K.SURENDER, J.] 27.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District - 630 502.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Taluk Office, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District - 630 502.

3.The State of Tamil Nadu Rep. by The Inspector of Police, S.S.Kottai Police Station, Sivagangai District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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