Abdul Kareem v. The Tashildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :12.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER Abdul Kareem ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The Tashildar, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Sub Inspector of Police, Sempatti Police Station, Sempatti, Dindigul District.

4. Umar (Died) 5.Sahul Mydeen (R5 impleaded vide order dated 12.12.2025 in WMP (MD) No.16482 of 2023) 6.Kadhar Pitchai

7. Mohammed Sait 8.Thayammal 9.Sorammal 10.Rahumath Nisha ... Respondent(s) (R6 to R10 impleaded vide order dated 12.12.2025 in WMP (MD) No.16483 of 2023) 1/5

PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to measure and demarcate the petitioners lands in Survey No. 1411/3 at Aathoor Village, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District with the protection of the 3rd respondent police and consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2023 made before the 1st and 3rd respondents. For Petitioner :Mr.B.Senthilkumar For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader for R1 & R2 Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl. side) for R3

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to measure and demarcate the petitioners lands in Survey No. 1411/3 at Aathoor Village, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District with the protection of the third respondent police and consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2023 made before the respondents 1 and 3.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record.

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3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that a representation dated 09.06.2023 was made seeking survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question. Since no action has been taken by the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that after considering the claims of all parties, proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2023 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law. Notice shall be issued to the petitioner, respondents 5 to 10 and the owners of relevant adjacent lands and appropriate orders shall be passed in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act 1923, within a period of twelve weeks from today. In the 3/5

event of any rival claims, the same can be agitated before the competent civil court. No costs.

(K.SURENDER, J) 12.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The Tashildar, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Aathoor Taluk, Dindigul District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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