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Natarajan R v. The District Collector

2026-01-20Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender6 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :20.01.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER R.Natarajan ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate Office, Thanjavur District.

2. The Thasildar, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District.

3. The Taluk Surveyor, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Orathanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District.

5. Mariappan ... Respondent(s) 1/6

PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 to 3 to survey the property in S.No.157-C-18-0.05.34 hectares of Okkanadu Keelaiyur village, Orathanadu taluk, Thanjavur District and directing the fourth respondent to provide police protection for survey of the above said property.

For Petitioner :Mr.P.Vadivel For Respondents :Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Addl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3 Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl. side) for R4 Mr.K.Pragadeesh Kumar for R5

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 to 3 to survey the property in S.No.157-C-18-0.05.34 hectares of Okkanadu Keelaiyur village, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District and directing the fourth respondent to provide police protection for survey of the above said property. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

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3.The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that a representation dated 08.12.2023 was made seeking survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question. Since no action has been taken by the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submits that after considering the claims of all parties, proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 08.12.2023 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law. Notice shall be issued to the petitioner, the fifth respondent and the owners of relevant adjacent lands and appropriate orders shall be passed 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 same 3/6

can be agitated before the competent civil court. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of on the above terms. No costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 20.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 4/6

To

1. The District Collector, District Collectorate Office, Thanjavur District.

2. The Thasildar, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District.

3. The Taluk Surveyor, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Orathanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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