Ravichandran v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 24.02.2026

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Dindigul East, Dindigul District.

3.The Head Surveyor, Tahsildar Office, Dindigul East, Dindigul District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to conduct the survey the petitioner's land in S.No.32, situated at Kalathuveedu, Avarampatti, V.S.Kottai, Markampatti, Dindigul District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.07.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Muthusamundeeswaran For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader 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 to conduct survey of the petitioner's land in Survey No.32, situated at Kalathuveedu, Avarampatti, V.S. Kottai, Markampatti, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.07.2025.

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 the land in question in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

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5. Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the second and third respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 23.01.2025 and also his representation dated 29.07.2025, 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.

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 District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

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2.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Dindigul East, Dindigul District.

3.The Head Surveyor, Tahsildar Office, Dindigul East, Dindigul District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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