G.Suresh v. The Tahsildar,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.06.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY G.Suresh ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.
2. The Head Surveyor, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.
3. The Village Administrative Officer, Achamapuram Village, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur 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 1 to 3 herein to measure the land in respect of land belongs to the petitioner in survey Nos.267/1F, 267/1G, 267/1H and 267/1-I situated in Achamapuram village, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District, on the basis of the survey fees of Rs.3260/- paid by the petitioner on 10.4.2026 and further direct the respondents 1 to 3 herein to mark four boundaries within the time to be stipulated by this Court. 1/5
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vishnuvardhan For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.I.Pinaygash Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 herein to measure the land in respect of land belongs to the petitioner in survey Nos.267/1F, 267/1G, 267/1H and 267/1-I situated in Achamapuram village, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District, on the basis of the survey fees of Rs.3260/- paid by the petitioner on 10.4.2026 and further direct the respondents 1 to 3 herein to mark four boundaries within the time to be stipulated by this Court.
2. The petitioner is claiming right over the property comprised in Survey Nos.267/1F, 267/1G, 267/1H and 267/1-I through a sale deed dated 09.01.2025 vide Document No.52 of 2025. The petitioner's vendor had acquired the property through a gift settlement deed dated 11.07.2023 vide Document No.1460 of 2023. After the purchase, the petitioner has mutated the revenue records. However, patta has not yet been transferred in the petitioner's name. In the meantime, the petitioner is seeking to survey the property and submitted an online application on 10.04.2026 remitting the requisite survey fees. 2/5
3. In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to conduct a survey with the assistance of the second respondent after issuing notice to the petitioner and rival claimants, if any. 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. 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.
01.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:
1. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.
2. The Head Surveyor, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District..
3. The Village Administrative Officer, Achamapuram Village, Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.
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S.SRIMATHY , J.
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