Gnanam S v. The District Revenue Officer
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :02.01.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD)No.35984 of 2025 Gnanam S ... Petitioner Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Campus, Korampollam, Thoothukudi-621801.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoohukudi-628501.
3. The Thasildar,, Kovilpatti Taluk Office, Thoothukudi..
... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent, Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukkudi District, to complete the Field Boundary Survey for the Petitioner's land in Survey No. 76, Sub-Division No. 895, Kalugumalai Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukkudi District, based on the Petitioners application dated 08.07.2025, Application No.(2025/N123/28/006497) and to furnish the Field Measurement Book (FMB) sketch/statement within a time frame 1/5
fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner :Mr.M.Ramachandran For Respondents :Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader
O R D E R
This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the 3rd respondent, Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukkudi District, to complete the Field Boundary Survey for the Petitioner's land in Survey No. 76, Sub-Division No. 895, Kalugumalai Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukkudi District, based on the Petitioner's application dated 08.07.2025, Application No.(2025/N123/28/006497) and to furnish the Field Measurement Book (FMB) sketch/statement within a time frame fixed by this Court.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. By consent of both sides, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
3. The petitioner submitted an application along with necessary fees on 08.07.2025 to conduct survey and demarcate the properties in question. However, no action has been taken on the said application. 2/5
Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.
4. Learned Additional Government Pleader, appearing for the respondents, submits that after consideration of the claims of both the parties, proper steps would be taken to 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 3rd respondent to consider the application of the petitioner dated 08.07.2025 and demarcate the land of the petitioner, after considering the claims of both the parties and pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If there are rival claims, the said issues can be agitated before the civil Court. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 02.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Index :Yes/No RR 3/5
To
1. The District Revenue Officer, Collectorate Campus, Korampollam, Thoothukudi-621801.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoohukudi-628501.
3. The Thasildar,, Kovilpatti Taluk Office, Thoothukudi..
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K.SURENDER, J.
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