Petchi E v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY E.Petchi ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Tahsildar, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

2. The Surveyor, Thirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Thirumangalam Town Police Station, Thirumangalam, Madurai District.

4. Mr. P.Rajendran

5. Mrs.R.Allimuthu @ Kaluvayee

6. Mr. Rajasundar ... 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 survey and demarcate the property in Survey No.129/10A1B measuring an extent of 11 cents, situated in Urappanoor Village Bit -I, Tirumangalam Taluk, Madurai 1/5

District, with the aid of the third respondent, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.J.Karthick For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu For R-3 : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz 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 survey and demarcate the property in Survey No.129/10A1B measuring an extent of 11 cents, situated in Urappanoor Village Bit -I, Tirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District, with the aid of the third respondent, within a time frame fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner purchased the land comprised in Survey No.129/10A1B, measuring an extent of 11 cents, from respondents 4 and 5 through a sale deed dated 23.03.2009 vide Document No.6385 of 2009. When the petitioner intended to fence the property, respondents 4 to 6 restrained the petitioner. Hence, the petitioner is seeking to survey and demarcate the property. The petitioner has also submitted an online application.

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3. In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's online application and conduct a survey, after issuing notice the petitioner as well as the respondents 4 to 6. 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.

19.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

1. The Tahsildar, Tirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

2. The Surveyor, Tirumangalam Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Tirumangalam Town Police Station, Tirumangalam, Madurai District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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