Sundari, v. The Tahsildar,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.02.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Land Surveyor, Mudukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District 3.The Inspector of Police, Mudukulathur Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

4.Ramalingam 5.Kotturan 6.Gandhi 7.Bose ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to survey and fix boundaries in respect of the petitioner's Page No. 1 of 5

property situated in Survey No.311/37, G.R.house plot, Melamudukulathur, Mudukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, totally to an extent of 5385 Sq.ft (500.28 Sq.meter), as per the provision contemplated under Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, on the basis of the payment receipt dated 12.02.2026, within a stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.L.Prabakaran For R1 & R2 : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate 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 fix the boundaries in respect of the petitioner's property situated in Survey No. 311/37, G.R.House Plot, Melamudukulathur, Mudukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, measuring an extent of 5,385 sq. ft. (500.28 sq. m.), in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, on the basis of the payment receipt dated 12.02.2026, within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court. Page No. 2 of 5

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.

4. The learned Government Advocate 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 12.02.2026, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land after consideration of the claims of all parties including the private 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 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival Page No. 3 of 5

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, the private respondents and other interested parties and that if required, the police protection 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.] 24.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Mudukulathur, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Land Surveyor, Mudukulathur Taluk, Ramanathapuram District 3.The Inspector of Police, Mudukulathur Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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