Kalimuthu v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :12.12.2025

CORAM

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

1. The Tahsildar, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

3.S.Jainulabudeen ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to Survey and demarcate petitioner's punja land situated in Survey No. 222/2B1, in Patta No. 23499, to an extent of 0.05.12 Ares (12 1/2 Cents), Melaperungarai Village, Perungarai Group, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by considering the petitioner's application dated 30.03.2023.

For Petitioner :Mr.T.Veerakumar For Respondents :Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate for R1 and R2 1/5

Mr.P.Venkata Subramanian for R3

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to Survey and demarcate petitioner's punja land situated in Survey No. 222/2B1, in Patta No. 23499, to an extent of 0.05.12 Ares (12 1/2 Cents), Melaperungarai Village, Perungarai Group, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by considering his application dated 30.03.2023. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that a representation dated 30.03.2023 was made seeking survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question. Since no action has been taken by the respondents 1 and 2, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 submits that after considering the claims of all 2/5

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 30.03.2023 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law. Notice shall be issued to the petitioner, the third respondent 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 eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the 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 3/5

To

1. The Tahsildar, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Paramakudi Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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