Thirumurugan v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.06.2026

CORAM:

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

1. The Tahsildar, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Kulithalai Police Station, Karur.

4. Jothiramalingam ... 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 to conduct survey and boundary mark the petitioners land comprised in Survey Nos.157/7A1 in Sathyamangalam Village in Kulithalai Taluk at Karur District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 29.05.2026 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.Vishnu For R-1 to 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 respondents to conduct survey and boundary mark the petitioners land comprised in Survey No.157/7A1 in Sathyamangalam Village in Kulithalai Taluk at Karur District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 29.05.2026, within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. The petitioner is claiming right over the property comprised in Survey No.157/7A1 based on the settlement deed dated 24.03.2021 vide Document No. 1014 of 2021 executed by the petitioner's father in his favour. The petitioner's father was entitled to the property based on the registered partition deed executed between the petitioner's father and his brother vide Document No.830 of 1992. After the settlement, the petitioner has taken steps to mutate the revenue records. However, patta stands in the name of the petitioner's father. According to the petitioner, the fourth respondent, who is the adjacent landowner is interfering with 2/5

his peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property. Therefore, the petitioner has submitted the application seeking a survey and demarcation of the 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 and the fourth respondent. 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. 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.

04.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

1. The Tahsildar, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Kulithalai Police Station, Karur.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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