A.Kumar v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.04.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY A.Kumar ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Tahsildar, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Ilaiyangudi, Sivagangai District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Survey Department, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Ilaiyangudi, Sivagangai 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 first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 12.11.2025 made in person for the purpose of conducting survey and demarcation of the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.108/1, measuring about 79.50 Ares situated at Perumpatcheri Village, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.B.Prahalad Ravi For Respondents : Mrs.Jeya Priya Government Advocate

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 12.11.2025 made in person for the purpose of conducting survey and demarcation of the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.108/1, measuring about 79.50 Ares situated at Perumpatcheri Village, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Sivagangai District, within a time frame as fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner is claiming right over the property situated in Survey No. 108/1, admeasuring 79.50 Ares through a registered sale deed executed in the year 2020. Subsequently, the revenue records were mutated, and Patta No. 2906 was issued in favour of the petitioner. The petitioner further states that he has cleared the bushes and other flora in the said land. Now, the petitioner is seeking to survey and demarcate the property.

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3. The learned Counsel appearing for the respondent submitted that the petitioner has not submitted any online application.

4. In view of the above, the petitioner is directed to submit an online application within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order by remitting the requisite fees. On such application, the first respondent shall consider the same and conduct the survey with the assistance of the second respondent. If the first respondent requires police protection, the same shall be provided by the jurisdictional police. 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. 3/5

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.

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

15.04.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

1. The Tahsildar, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Ilaiyangudi, Sivagangai District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Survey Department, Ilaiyangudi Taluk, Ilaiyangudi, Sivagangai District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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