A.Thangaiah v. The Tahsildar,
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.06.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY A.Thangaiah ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District.
2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office Natham, Dindigul District.
3.Raja 4.Sivakumar ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to conduct survey of the petitioner landed property situated in Dindigul District, Natham Taluk, Uralipatti Village, comprised in Patta No.1496, S.F.No.160/6C with due police protection if necessary, by considering his on-line application No.2025/0123/13/016648 dated 31.10.2025, within a time frame fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Thangaprakash For Respondents : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar (R1 & R2) counsel for State
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the official 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.S.Siva Thilakar, learned counsel appearing for the State, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. Considering the limited relief sought by the petitioner, notice to the respondents 3 and 4 is dispensed with.
4.The petitioner claims title to the property comprised in Survey Field No.160/6C, measuring an extent of 0.35 cents. The petitioner has been issued Patta No.1496 in respect of the said 2/6
property. Originally, the patta stood in the name of the petitioner's father, Adaikan, and the petitioner has produced a copy of the said patta before this Court. Upon the demise of the petitioner's father, the property devolved upon the petitioner, and the patta has since been mutated in his favour. According to the petitioner, there are no rival claimants in respect of the subject property. It is further stated that the owners of the adjacent lands are disputing the boundary of the petitioner's property. Hence, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking a direction to the official respondents to survey and demarcate 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, the respondents 3 and 4 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. 3/6
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, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District.
2.The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office Natham, Dindigul District.
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S.SRIMATHY, J.
ps Order made in 25.06.2026 6/6