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K.Muthuselavam v. The Tahsildar

2026-01-05Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :05.01.2026

CORAM

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

1. The Tahsildar, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur,Virudhunagar District-626 203.

3. The Head Surveyor, Rajapalayam Taluk,Virudhunagar District.

4. The Firka Surveyor, Ilanthiraikondan Village Revenue Group, Rajapalayam Taluk,Virudhunagar District.

5. The Village Administrative Officer, Ilanthiraikondan Village, Rajapalayam Taluk,Virudhunagar District.

6. C.Seenivasagam ... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioners representations dated 25.11.2019 and 07.12.2019 following the due process of law providing sufficient opportunity.

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For Petitioner :Mr. A.John Vincent For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R5 Mr.I.Sabeer Mohamed for R6

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the first respondent to consider the petitioners representations dated 25.11.2019 and 07.12.2019 following the due process of law providing sufficient opportunity.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that representations had been made on 25.11.2019 and 07.12.2019 for survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the subject property.

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 accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and 2/5

Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. In view of the above, this writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representations dated 25.11.2019 and 07.12.2019 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 eight 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) 05.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The Tahsildar, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sattur,Virudhunagar District-626 203.

3. The Head Surveyor, Rajapalayam Taluk,Virudhunagar District.

4. The Firka Surveyor, Ilanthiraikondan Village Revenue Group, Rajapalayam Taluk,Virudhunagar District.

5. The Village Administrative Officer, Ilanthiraikondan Village, Rajapalayam Taluk,Virudhunagar District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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