Thavamaniammal v. The Tahsildar,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.06.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Thavamani Ammal ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Tahsildar, Aranthangi Taluk Office, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor,, Aranthangi Taluk Office, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Nagudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
4. Prabhu
5. Sakthivel ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd respondent to conduct a survey of the property comprised in Survey Nos. 18/2A and 18/3A for extent of 0.4.86 and 0.4.46 hectors situated at Seenamangalam Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, comprised in Patta Nos. 306 on the basis 1/5
of Petitioner's application dated 16.09.2022 with aid of 3rd respondent. For Petitioner : Mr.Shanmugasundaram.S For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.I.Pinaygash Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu For R-3 : Mr.V.Shathurthi Raja Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to conduct a survey of the property comprised in Survey Nos. 18/2A and 18/3A for extent of 0.4.86 and 0.4.46 hectors situated at Seenamangalam Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, comprised in Patta Nos. 306, on the basis of Petitioner's application dated 16.09.2022 with aid of third respondent.
2. The petitioner claims right over the subject property. The petitioner's vendor inherited the property through a registered partition deed, vide Document No.163 of 2012, dated 17.03.2012. Thereafter, the petitioner purchased the property through a registered sale deed registered, vide Document No.460 of 2012, dated 23.08.2012. Patta No.306 stands in the name of the petitioner. 2/5
However, the adjacent landowner is objecting to conduct a survey. In these circumstances, the petitioner submitted a fresh application before the second respondent on 27.04.2026 seeking to survey the subject property.
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 as well as the respondents 4 and 5 and any rival claimants, if any. If the first respondent requires police protection, the same shall be provided 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. 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.
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, Aranthangi Taluk Office, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor,, Aranthangi Taluk Office, Aranthangi, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Nagudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
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S.SRIMATHY , J.
jbr ORDER MADE IN DATED : 01.06.2026 5/5