S.Arumugam v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :10.12.2025

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2. The Subregistrar, Kodaikanal Sub Registrar Office, Dindigul District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Office, Kodaikanal.

4. The Land Surveryor, O/o.Tahsildhar, Kodaikanal.

5. Swamidoss ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to immediately respond to the petitioner's application dated 29.07.2025 to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property land also standing in the name of the Secretary of Indian Club, in Ward D, 1/5

Block 1, in S.No. 382/B1 of Kodaikanal Village, within a time frame. For Petitioner :Mr. E.Meyyappan For Respondents :Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate for R1 to R4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the fourth respondent to immediately respond to the petitioner's application dated 29.07.2025 and to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property standing in the name of the Secretary of the Indian Club, situated in Ward D, Block 1, in S. No. 382/B1 of Kodaikanal Village, within a stipulated time frame.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that an application dated 29.07.2025 has been made for survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the subject property. 2/5

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 4 submits that after considering the claims of all 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 second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 29.07.2025 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law. Notice shall be issued to the petitioner, the fifth 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 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) 10.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The District Collector, Dindigul, Dindigul District.

2. The Subregistrar, Kodaikanal Sub Registrar Office, Dindigul District.

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Office, Kodaikanal.

4. The Land Surveryor, O/o.Tahsildhar, Kodaikanal.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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