Mohamed Imdiyas. M v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :15.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Mohamed Imdiyas ... Petitioner(s) Vs.

1. The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2. The Tashildar, Taluk Office,Papanasam, Thanjavur District.

3. The Surveyor, Papanasam Taluk Office, Thanjavur District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to survey and to earmark the four boundaries of the petitioner properties situated in S.No.367/2 in Patta No.716 of Rajagiri Village, Papanasam Taluk, Thanjavur District on the basis of the petitioners representation dated 21.04.2023.

For Petitioner :Mr. M.Karunanithi For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R3 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondent to survey and to earmark the four boundaries of the petitioner properties situated in S.No.367/2 in Patta No.716 of Rajagiri Village, Papanasam Taluk, Thanjavur District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 21.04.2023.

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 21.04.2023 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 2/5

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 second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 21.04.2023 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law. Notice shall be issued to the petitioner 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 event of any rival claims, the same can be agitated before the competent civil court. No costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 15.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2. The Tashildar, Taluk Office,Papanasam, Thanjavur District.

3. The Surveyor, Papanasam Taluk Office, Thanjavur District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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