M.Selvakathiraman v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :05.01.2026

CORAM

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

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai.

2. The Tahsildar, Manamadurai.

3. The Assistant Director of Survey, Sivagangai District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct survey in Somanathapuram Kanmai in S.No. 22 and its all subdivisions, 29 and 30 in Somanathapuram Village, Manamadurai Tk, Sivagangai District on the basis of settlement survey records by considering my representation dated on 25.11.2019. For Petitioner :Mr. M.Govindan For Respondents :Mr.R.Ragavendran Government Advocate 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct survey in Somanathapuram Kanmai in S.No. 22 and its all sub- divisions, 29 and 30 in Somanathapuram Village, Manamadurai Taluk, Sivagangai District on the basis of settlement survey records by considering the petitioner's representation dated on 25.11.2019.

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

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that a representation has been made on 25.11.2019 for survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the subject property.

4. The learned Government Advocate 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 2/4

Boundaries Act, 1923.

5. In view of the above, this writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 25.11.2019 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 To

1. The District Collector, Sivagangai.

2. The Tahsildar, Manamadurai.

3. The Assistant Director of Survey, Sivagangai District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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