Lakshmi v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 26.03.2026

CORAM:

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

1. The Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk Office, Dindigul District.

2. The Surveyor, Vedasandur Taluk Office, Dindigul District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Eriyodu Police Station, Dindigul District.

... 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 survey measure and demarcate the boundaries of the lands in Survey No. S.Nos. 589/1A2 to an extent of 1 acre 21 cents and 589/1B to an extent of 61 cents, situating at Nallamanarkottai Village, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.03.2026 within the time limit that may be stipulated by this High Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.P. Sureshkumar For R-1 to R-2 : Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special 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 respondents 1 and 2 to survey, measure, and demarcate the boundaries of the lands in Survey Nos. 589/1A2, to an extent of 1 acre and 21 cents, and 589/1B, to an extent of 61 cents, situated at Nallamanarkottai Village, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 04.03.2026.

2. The property was originally owned by the petitioner's father-in-law and her husband. They were entitled to the property and had divided the same through a registered partition deed. Subsequently, the property was sold to the petitioner. After the petitioner purchased the property, the patta was also mutated and Patta No. 4860/2022 stands in the name of the petitioner. The petitioner intends to fence the property in order to prevent trespass by adjacent landowners and cattle. Hence, the petitioner is seeking to survey and demarcate the property. 2/5

3. The first respondent is directed to survey the property with the assistance of the second respondent, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as to rival claimants, if any. If the first respondent requires any police protection, the same may be granted by the third respondent. 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 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.

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4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

26.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

1. The Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk Office, Dindigul District.

2. The Surveyor, Vedasandur Taluk Office, Dindigul District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Eriyodu Police Station, Dindigul District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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