Samuthiraraj v. The Tahsidlar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.04.2026

CORAM:

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

1.The Tahsidlar, Vembakottai Taluk Office, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Surveyor, Vembakottai Taluk Office, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Vembakottai Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to survey measure and demarcate the boundaries of the lands in Survey Nos.670/1 to an extent of 15 cents and 670/3 to an extent of 3 acres 4 cents is equal to total extents of 3 acres 19 cents situating at Appayanayackanpatti Village, Vembakottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District and consequently issue patta by considering the petitioners representation dated 21.02.2026 and 19.03.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Sureshkumar For R-1 & R2 : Mr.T.Amjad Khan Government Advocate For R3 : Mrs.M.Asha Government Advocate (Crl.side) 1/5

ORDER

The present writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 & 2 to survey measure and demarcate the boundaries of the lands in Survey Nos.670/1 to an extent of 15 cents and 670/3 to an extent of 3 acres 4 cents is equal to total extents of 3 acres 19 cents situating at Appayanayackanpatti Village, Vembakottai Taluk, Virudhunagar District and consequently issue patta by considering the petitioner's representation dated 21.02.2026 and 19.03.2026.

2. The property in Survey No. 670/1, measuring an extent of 15 cents, and Survey No. 670/3, measuring an extent of 3 acres and 4 cents, originally belonged to one Savariraj. The said Savariraj sold the property to one Ponrasammal through Sale Deed No. 319/1997 dated 17.03.1997. Subsequently, the said Ponrasammal sold the property to one Rajaram through a Sale Deed dated 06.11.2006. Thereafter, the petitioner purchased the property on 23.01.2026 vide Document No. 212/2026. The petitioner has submitted an application for transfer of patta, which is currently pending. Hence, the petitioner has sought to survey, demarcate, and issue patta for the said property. According to the petitioner, there are rival claimants; however, the patta presently stands in the name of the petitioner's vendor, namely Rajaram.

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3. This Court is directing the first respondent to survey the property with the assistance of the second respondent after issuing notice to the petitioner and the rival parties, if any, in accordance to law and thereafter, consider the transfer of patta. The first respondent 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.

4. The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If the first respondent is seeking any police protection, the third respondent can provide the same.

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

NCC : Yes / No 01.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes am To:

1.The Tahsidlar, Vembakottai Taluk Office, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Surveyor, Vembakottai Taluk Office, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Vembakottai Police Station, Virudhunagar District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

am ORDER MADE IN DATED : 01.04.2026 5/5