Arulanthu, v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Arulanthu ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Tahsildar, R.S. Mangalamtaluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Head Surveyor,, Survey Section, Taluk Office, R.S.Mangalamtaluk, Ramanathapuram District.

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

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5. Arockiyasumathi ... 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 1and 2 to measure, fix four boundaries and to erect boundary stones by surveying the properties in Survey Nos.151/2, 515/3B and 515/3A situated at Thumbadaikkakottai, R.S.Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, with the 1/6

assistance of the 3rd respondent by following the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act 1923.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Venkatesh For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.S.Shanmugavel Additional Government Pleader For R-3 : Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1and 2 to measure, fix four boundaries and to erect boundary stones by surveying the properties in Survey Nos.151/2, 515/3B and 515/3A situated at Thumbadaikkakottai, R.S.Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, with the assistance of the third respondent by following the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act 1923.

2. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 submitted that the survey was conducted and the boundaries were shown with sticks. However, the petitioner submitted that stones were not erected. He further submitted that the respondents four and five objected for 2/6

surveying the property. The said statement is recorded.

3. In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh application with the requisite fee. The first respondent / Tahsildar, with the assistance of the second respondent, shall survey the property and fix the four boundaries. If the first respondent requires any police protection, the same may be granted by the third respondent. The petitioner shall install the boundary stones at the said place. If there is any objection from Respondents 4 and 5, the same shall be recorded. If the parties are aggrieved by the same, they are at liberty to approach the competent Civil Court to establish their rights. 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 3/6

that reason of their dissatisfaction or protest. The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve 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.

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To:

1. The Tahsildar, R.S. Mangalamtaluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Head Surveyor,, Survey Section, Taluk Office, R.S.

Mangalamtaluk, Ramanathapuram District.

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

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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