Suganthimani v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Suganthimani ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Taluk Office, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Silaiman Police Station, Madurai District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to survey and demarcate and boundary fixation of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.71/1 situated at Kozhikkudi Village, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District and consequently direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection at 1/6

the time of survey and demarcate the petitioner's property, by considering the [etitioners representation dated 06.06.2026, within the time frame that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Selvanayagam For Respondents : Mr.K.Saravanan (R1 & R2) counsel for State : Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz (R3) Government Advocate (Crl. Side)

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the concerned respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property.

2.By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3.Mr.K.Saravanan, learned counsel for the State, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2, and Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side), accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 3 and 4. 2/6

4.The petitioner claims title to the property comprised in Survey No.71 by virtue of a registered Sale Deed dated 16.03.2026, bearing Document No.1881 of 2026. The petitioner purchased the said property from one A.Ashok, son of Arichandran. Based on the said Sale Deed, Patta No.682 has been issued in favour of the petitioner. Relying on the said patta and the Sale Deed, the petitioner seeks a direction to survey and demarcate the property. According to the petitioner, there are no rival claimants in respect of the subject property.

5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the first respondent to conduct a survey and demarcate the property after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as rival claimants, if any. If the Tahsildar requires police protection for conducting the survey, the jurisdictional police shall provide the necessary assistance.

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6.In the event the petitioner seeks installation of boundary stones, the same shall be carried out at the petitioner's cost. 7.This Court further directs the official respondents to adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedure: (a) The official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner before commencing the survey proceedings at the site. The petitioner shall acknowledge receipt of such notice by affixing his signature.

(b) Upon completion of the survey, the petitioner shall again affix his signature acknowledging that the survey has been conducted and indicating whether he is satisfied with the same. (c) In the event the petitioner is not satisfied with the survey, he shall nevertheless affix his signature recording his dissatisfaction or protest and shall state the reasons therefor.

The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by all concerned. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4/6

8.With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

25.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps To 1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Taluk Office, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai.

3.The Inspector of Police, Silaiman Police Station, Madurai District.

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S.SRIMATHY, J.

ps Order made in 25.06.2026 6/6