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Rajammal v. The Tahsildar

2026-01-05Honourable Mr.Justice K. Surender4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :05.01.2026

CORAM

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

1. The Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to conduct the survey and fix the boundary stones on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 22.7.2019. For Petitioner :Mr.J.Vishnu For Respondents :Mr.B.Ramanathan Addl. Government Pleader 1/4

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents herein to conduct the survey and fix the boundary stones on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 22.07.2019.

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

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that a representation has been made on 22.07.2019 for survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the subject property.

4. The learned Additional 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 Boundaries Act, 1923.

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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 application dated 22.07.2019 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 Tahsildar, Nilakottai Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Nilakottai, Dindigul District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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