M.Muthuselvam v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY M.Muthuselvam ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The Taluk Surveyor, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to conduct survey and fix four boundaries in respect of property comprised in survey No.228/5 situated at Poonchuthi Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, based upon the petitioners representation dated 30.10.2025, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.Jagadeesh.S For Respondents : Mr.SRA.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to conduct survey and fix four boundaries in respect of property comprised in survey No.228/5 situated at Poonchuthi Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District, based upon the petitioners representation dated 30.10.2025, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner's father was granted an assignment patta. After the demise of the petitioner's father, the legal heirs, including the wife, inherited the property. The petitioner's mother had submitted an application as early as 2018 requesting the authorities to survey, demarcate, and fix the four boundaries, but the same was not acted upon. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted a fresh application seeking to survey and fix the four boundaries of the petitioner's property. The second respondent issued a notice fixing the date of inspection as 05.02.2026. However, the second respondent did not carry out the inspection on the said date. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. In view of the above, the second respondent / Tahsildar is directed to survey the property with the assistance of the third respondent and inspect the property by fixing the four boundaries, after fixing a fresh date. The Tahsildar shall issue notice to the parties by fixing the date of inspection. Intimation shall be given sufficiently in advance to enable the petitioner and the other legal heirs to make necessary arrangements. If the second respondent requires any police protection, the same may be provided by the jurisdictional police. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt a copy of this order. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures:

• The official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner immediately reaching the spot where survey is to be conducted. The petitioner shall affix the signature by receiving the notice of survey. • After survey again the petitioner shall affix signature indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction.

• If the petitioner is not satisfied, then also the petitioner shall affix signature indicating their dissatisfaction or with protest. The petitioner shall indicate that reason of their dissatisfaction or protest. 3/5

The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

11.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

1. The District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The Taluk Surveyor, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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