Madras High CourtWP(MD)/11370/2026disposed of

Umaiyarthangam v. The Tahsildar

2026-06-09Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09-06-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD) NO. 11370 of 2026 Umaiyarthangam Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tahsildar Taluk Office Kadaladi Taluk Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor Taluk Office Kadaladi Taluk Ramanathapuram District.

Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Pandian For Respondent(s): Mr.I.Pinaygash, Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu Prayer:

Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a WRIT OF MANDAMUS to direct the Respondents to survey and demarcate the property comprised in Survey No. 524/2B, Patta No. 2214, situated at S.Tharaikudi Village, Kadaladi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.11.2025, within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to survey and demarcate the property comprised in Survey No. 524/2B, Patta No.2214, situated at S.Tharaikudi Village, Kadaladi Taluk,

Ramanathapuram District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.11.2025, within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.

2. The present petition is filed by the President of Sri Yogeeshwarar Community Welfare Association. The land comprised in Survey No.524/2B is classified as Temple land in the name of Veerapathraswamy temple. The petitioner association is in possession and administration of the temple. The Patta No.2214 is also issued in the name of the temple. Therefore, the President has filed the writ petition for surveying and demarcating the property.

3.It is seen from the records that the present writ petition is filed by the petitioner in an individual capacity and not in a representative capacity. The petitioner's legal heirs are not entitled to the said property and it belongs to the temple alone. Since the present writ petition is filed by the President to protect the temple land, the Tahsildar is directed to survey the property after issuing notice based on the petitioner's online application dated 18.06.2025. After issuing notice to the petitioner as the President of the Association and to the office bearers of the Association and also to the rival claimants, if any, the official respondents shall conduct survey. 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 three months 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.

09-06-2026 Tmg To

1. The Tahsildar Taluk Office Kadaladi Taluk Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor Taluk Office Kadaladi Taluk Ramanathapuram District.