Mahendraprabu v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 12.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD)No.15977 of 2026 Mahendraprabu ...

Petitioner Vs.

1. The Tahsildar Tiruchuli Taluk, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Tiruchuli Taluk, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Tiruchuli Police Station, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar District.

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Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct 1/7

survey, fix the four boundaries in respect of the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.88/15, Patta No.8191, measuring an extent of 1363 1/2 sq.ft., situated at Tiruchuli Village, Tiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District, based on the petitioner's online application No.2026/0123/26/000670 dated 07.02/2026 and representation dated 22.05.2026, and consequently direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection for conducting such survey and boundary fixation, within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.RA.Chinnarajah For Respondents : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for the State (For R1 & R2) Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz Government Advocate (Crl Side) (R3)

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct survey, fix the four boundaries in respect of the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.88/15, Patta No.8191, measuring an extent of 1363 1/2 sq.ft., situated at Tiruchuli Village, Tiruchuli Taluk, Virudhunagar District, based on the petitioner's online application No.2026/0123/26/000670 dated 07.02/2026 2/7

and representation dated 22.05.2026, and consequently direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection for conducting such survey and boundary fixation, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is claiming rights over the property situated in Survey No. 88/15, Patta No. 8191, measuring an extent of 1363 1⁄2 sq. ft., on the basis of a registered sale deed dated 16.02.2024, bearing Document No. 411 of 2024. It was further submitted that the petitioner had filed an online application on 07.02.2026. Pursuant to the said application, the respondents initiated a survey; however, due to certain objections, the survey could only be partially completed. In these circumstances, the present petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the State/respondents 1 & 2 and the learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) appearing for the 3rd respondent.

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4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the petitioner to submit an fresh online application within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Thereafter, the first respondent to conduct the survey and demarcate the property with the assistance of the second respondent after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the rival claimants if any. If necessary, seek police protection, the 3rd respondent shall provide police protection to survey the land. In case the petitioner seeks to install the boundary stone, the same may be provided at the cost of the petitioner. The Court is also directing the Official respondents to adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures:

a. 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.

b. After survey again the petitioner shall affix signature indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction.

c. If the petitioner is not satisfied, then also the 4/7

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 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 12.06.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm Note: Issue order copy on 16.06.2026 5/7

To

1. The Tahsildar Tiruchuli Taluk, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Tiruchuli Taluk, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Tiruchuli Police Station, Tiruchuli, Virudhunagar District.

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S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in W.P.(MD)No.15977 of 2026 12.06.2026 7/7