Muhtumanickam v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 25.06.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Muthumanickam ... Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Rajasingamangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
2.The Firka Surveyor, Taluk Office, Rajasingamangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate and fixing boundary stones in the property comprised in Survey No.110/102 situated at Kavvur Village, Rajasingamangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 22.08.2025 within the time frame fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Vinodh For Respondents : Mr.I.Pinaygash counsel for State
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing the 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.I.Pinaygash, learned counsel appearing for the State, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 4.The property comprised in Survey No.110/102 originally belonged to the petitioner's mother, namely, Chandra, wife of Naganathan. Patta No.522 has since been mutated in favour of the petitioner. Being the son of the original owner, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking a direction to the respondents 2/6
to survey and demarcate the said property. It is further submitted that the petitioner's mother is a senior citizen and that the petitioner has submitted an online application for survey and remitted the requisite fees.
5.The learned counsel for State, on instructions, submitted that there are rival claimants in respect of the said property and that a suit in O.S.No.118 of 2025 is pending on the file of the District Munsif Court, Thiruvadanai.
6.The said submission is recorded.
7.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 to the rival claimants, who have instituted O.S.No.118 of 2025 on the file of the District Munsif Court, Thiruvadanai. If the Tahsildar requires police protection for conducting the survey, the jurisdictional police shall provide the necessary assistance. 3/6
8.In the event the petitioner seeks installation of boundary stones, the same shall be carried out at the petitioner's cost. 9.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. In case if any 4/6
third party is in possession of the property, then the petitioner shall evict them by following due process of law. The petitioner shall not take law in his own hand and create law and order problem. 10.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, Rajasingamangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
2.The Firka Surveyor, Taluk Office, Rajasingamangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
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S.SRIMATHY, J.
ps Order made in 25.06.2026 6/6