Baskaran. P v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :15.12.2025

CORAM

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

1. The Thasildar, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents conduct survey in the petitioner land in old Jameen S.F.No.144-1/A new S.F.No.71-7 at Maravanmadam Village, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District by way of considering petitioner's application and online challan No.20230706047268 dated 06.07.2023.

For Petitioner :Mr. R. Jegadeeswaran For Respondents :Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Addl. Government Pleader for R1 & R2 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct a survey of the petitioner's land in Old Jameen S.F. No. 144-1/A, New S.F. No. 71-7, at Maravanmadam Village, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District, by considering the petitioner's application and online challan No. 20230706047268 dated 06.07.2023.

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 an application dated 06.07.2023 was made seeking a survey of the subject property. Since no action has been taken by the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that after considering the claims of all parties, appropriate steps would be taken on the application of the petitioner in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and 2/4

Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. In view of the above, this Court directs the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 06.07.2023, 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 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) 15.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The Thasildar, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Thoothukudi Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

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