Manimala R v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.06.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY R.Manimala ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Tahsildar, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
2. The Firka Surveyor, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Karambakudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
4. Dharmasekar ... 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 and 2 to measure the petitioner's land measuring an extent of 28 cents comprised in S.F. No.221/8 situated at Karambakudi Village, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, and fix the four boundaries within the reasonable time to be stipulated by this Court and direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection. 1/5
For Petitioner : Mr.Santhosh Kumar C For R-1 to R-2 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi 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 1 and 2 to measure the petitioner's land measuring to an extent of 28 cents comprised in S.F. No.221/8, situated at Karambakudi Village, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, and fix the four boundaries within the reasonable time to be stipulated by this Court and direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection.
2. The petitioner is claiming right over the property comprised in S.F.No.221/8, measuring an extent of 28 cents based on the settlement deed dated 03.04.2025 vide Document No. 766 of 2025. The said settlement deed was executed by the petitioner's husband. In the settlement deed, the petitioner's husband has stated that the property is ancestral property. Patta No. 5492 stands in the name of the petitioner's husband. According to the petitioner, the fourth respondent, who is the adjacent landowner, is objecting to the fixation of boundaries. Hence, the petitioner is seeking a direction to survey the property and 2/5
fix the boundaries.
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 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.
05.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:
1. The Tahsildar, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
2. The Firka Surveyor, Karambakudi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Karambakudi Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
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S.SRIMATHY , J.
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