Amutha v. The Special Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Amutha ... Petitioner -vs1.The Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Ramanathapuram Taluk and District 2.The Surveyor (Special Sub Inspector of Survey), Office of the Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Ramanathapuram Taluk and District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct a survey of the land for Plot No.37, in S.No.115/1A, measuring to an extent of 3 cents in Palangulam Village, Ramanathapuram District and fix the four boundaries by considering the petitioner's representations dated 16.05.2025 and 18.01.2026 and issue the certificate of survey or acknowledgment of completion of survey, within the time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Murugan For Respondents : Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

This Writ Petition is filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct a survey of the land for Plot No.37, in S.No.115/1A, measuring to an extent of 3 cents in Palangulam Village, Ramanathapuram District and fix the four boundaries by considering the petitioner's representations dated 16.05.2025 and 18.01.2026 and issue the certificate of survey or acknowledgment of completion of survey, within the time frame to be fixed 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 subject land was allotted to the petitioner and she is in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the same. It is further submitted that the petitioner made representations dated 16.05.2025 and 18.01.2026 before the competent authority, seeking survey and fixation of boundaries in respect of the said property. Despite receipt of the said representation, no further effective steps have been taken by the authorities.

Hence, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition seeking appropriate directions to enable the authorities to conduct the survey and fix the boundaries.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the lands 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 to consider the petitioner's representations dated 16.05.2025 and 18.01.2026 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 27.02.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Ramanathapuram Taluk and District 2.The Surveyor (Special Sub Inspector of Survey), Office of the Special Tahsildar, Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department, Ramanathapuram Taluk and District.

K.SURENDER , J.

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