B.Magamani v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 20.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER B.Magamani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Trichy East Taluk, Trichy District.

2.The Surveyor, Taluk Office, Trichy East Taluk, Trichy District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to carry out survey on petitioner's property situated at Trichy District, Trichy East Taluk, Ariyamangalam Paguthi, Evi Kottappattu Village, Block No. 10, S.F.No.139, 140(1), 140(2) and 140(3) measuring hectare 0.11.70, in the light of the petitioner's representation dated 29.01.2026, within a stipulated period as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.H.Jahir Hussain For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate Page No. 1 of 5

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to carry out a survey of the petitioner's property situated at Ariyamangalam Paguthi, Evi Kottappattu Village, Tiruchirappalli East Taluk, Tiruchirappalli District, in Block No. 10, S.F.Nos.139, 140(1), 140(2) and 140(3), measuring an extent of 0.11.70 hectares, in the light of the petitioner's representation dated 29.01.2026, within a stipulated period to be fixed 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 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 Government Advocate 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 09.01.2026 and also his representation dated 29.01.2026, 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.

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To 1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Trichy East Taluk, Trichy District.

2.The Surveyor, Taluk Office, Trichy East Taluk, Trichy District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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