M.Palanivel v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Palanivel ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Dindigul District.

2.The Tasildhar, Office of the Tahsildhar, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.

3.The Firka Surveyor, Jambudurai Kottai Firka, Office of the Tahsildhar, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to survey, measure and demarcate the petitioner's properties situated at Nilakottai Taluk, Jambudurai Kottai Village, in Survey No.97/9B2A an extent of 47 cents in Patta No.5884, based on the petitioner's application dated 21.01.2026 as per his documents and patta, within a time limit stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Babu For Respondents : Mr.D.S.Nedunchezhian Government Advocate

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 2 and 3 to survey, measure and demarcate the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.97/9B2A, measuring an extent of 47 cents, Patta No. 5884, situated at Nilakottai Taluk, Jambudurai Kottai Village, based on the petitioner's application dated 21.01.2026 as per his documents and patta, within a time limit to be stipulated by this Court.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the subject property and is in peaceful possession and enjoyment thereof. With a view to properly identifying the boundaries and avoiding future disputes, the petitioner submitted an application dated 21.01.2026 before the competent revenue authorities seeking survey and demarcation of the

said lands. Despite the receipt of the said representation, the respondents 2 and 3 have failed to take any action to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land within a reasonable time. Hence, the petitioner has been constrained to approach this Court by filing the present Writ Petition for the relief stated supra.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. Recording the aforesaid submission, this Court directs the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's application dated 21.01.2026 and demarcate the subject property, after considering the claims of the petitioner and any other rival parties, if any, and to pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu 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 work out their remedies before the Civil Court.

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

NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 23.02.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Dindigul District.

2.The Tasildhar, Office of the Tahsildhar, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.

3.The Firka Surveyor, Jambudurai Kottai Firka, Office of the Tahsildhar, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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