Mahalingam v. The Thasildar,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Thasildar, Tahsildar Office, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Survey Department, Tahsildar Office, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur 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 consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2026 to survey the land situated in Survey No.283/A19 with an extent of 0-12.50 Area (Hec/Ares) at Minnampalli Village, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Senthil Kumar For Respondents : Mr.R.Ragavendran 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 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.02.2026 for surveying the land comprised in Survey No.283/A19, measuring an extent of 0.12.50 Hectares/Ares, situated at Minnampalli Village, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.

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 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 first respondent to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 12.12.2025 and his representation dated 14.02.2026, 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

(16) 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.] 27.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No Page No. 3 of 5

To 1.The Thasildar, Tahsildar Office, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Survey Department, Tahsildar Office, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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