Aruvugam v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Aruvugam ... Petitioner -vs1.The Thasildhar, Taluk Office, Melur Taluk, 2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Melur Taluk, 3.The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police Station, 4.Ravi ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.280/8A1A1 to an extent of 11.5 Cents, situated at Boodhamangalam Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District and direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection at

the time of survey and demarcate the petitioner's property, within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Karuna For R1 and R2 : Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate For R3 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Criminal side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.280/8A1A1 to an extent of 11.5 Cents, situated at Boodhamangalam Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District and also directing the third respondent to provide adequate police protection at the time of survey and demarcate the petitioner's property, within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court.

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

3. Since no adverse orders are going to be passed against the fourth respondent, notice to the fourth respondent is hereby dispensed with.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the subject property and is in possession and enjoyment thereof. With a view to properly identifying the boundaries and avoiding future disputes, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 16.12.2025 before the competent revenue authorities seeking survey and demarcation of the said land. Pursuant to the said representation, a notice dated 08.01.2026 was issued fixing 05.02.2026 for conducting survey. However, when the officials attempted to conduct survey, certain adjoining land owners unlawfully obstructed the same. Therefore, the survey could not be completed. Hence, the petitioner has been constrained to approach this Court by filing the present Writ Petition for the relief stated supra.

5. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 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.

6. Recording the aforesaid submission, this Court directs the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.12.2025 and demarcate

the subject property, after considering the claims of the petitioner, the fourth respondent 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. It is needless to state that the revenue officials may seek assistance from the third respondent Police, if Police assistance is required while carrying out such survey. In the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies before the Civil Court.

7. 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 27.02.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Thasildhar, Taluk Office, Melur Taluk, 2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Melur Taluk,

3.The Inspector of Police, Keelavalavu Police Station,

K.SURENDER , J.

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