Arokya Soyba v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Arokya Soyba ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk Office, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Department of Land Survey, Radhapuram Taluk Office, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing to the respondents to survey the petitioner's land in Survey No.655/2C1 which is situated in Perungudi Revenue Village Part-I, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District and demarcate the boundaries of the land based on the survey payment Challan No.2025/0123/29/006743 dated 29.12.2025, within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P.Ponraj For Respondents : Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate *****

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.655/2C1, situated at Perungudi Revenue Village Part-I, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District, on the basis of the survey payment Challan No. 2025/0123/29/006743 dated 29.12.2025, within a time frame 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.

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. Page No. 2 of 5

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 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 respondent to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 29.12.2025, 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 twelve 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.

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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, Radhapuram Taluk Office, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Department of Land Survey, Radhapuram Taluk Office, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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