Arun v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2026

CORAM

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

1.The Tahsildar, Vandikara Street, Ramanathapuram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Ramanathapuram Taluk, Tahsildar Office, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Bazaar Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

4.Mangaleswari ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to conduct survey and demarcation of the property in Survey Nos.208/2A1 to an extent of 9.50 Ares in Patta No.11172 in Soorankottai Village, Ramanathapuram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, by considering petitioner's application dated 16.02.2026 in Petition No. Page No. 1 of 5

2026/0123/27/000400 and further directing the third respondent to provide adequate police protection in the event of survey by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.02.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vashik Ali For R1 & R2 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl.Side)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to conduct a survey and demarcation of the property comprised in Survey Nos. 208/2A1, to an extent of 9.50 Ares, covered under Patta No.11172, situated at Soorankottai Village, Ramanathapuram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 16.02.2026 in Petition No. 2026/0123/27/000400 and further directing the third respondent to provide adequate police protection at the time of survey by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.02.2026.

2. With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. Page No. 2 of 5

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that an online application has been submitted for the survey of the property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the first and second 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 and second respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 16.02.2026, 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 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 Page No. 3 of 5

landowners and other interested parties and that if required, the police assistance may be taken.

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 To 1.The Tahsildar, Vandikara Street, Ramanathapuram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Ramanathapuram Taluk, Tahsildar Office, Ramanathapuram District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Bazaar Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.

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K.SURENDER , J.

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