Syed N v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :09.12.2025

CORAM

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

1. The Tahsildar, Malaipatti Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai - 625 014.

2. The Head Surveyor, Department of Land Survey, Malaipatti Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai - 625 014.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing to the Respondents to conduct survey and demarcation of the property situated in Resurvey No.15/1C at Malaipatti Village, Madurai North Taluk, Alanganallur, Madurai District based on the petitioner's application in petition No. 2025/0123/24/020930 dated 10.10.2025.

For Petitioner :Mr. M.Bazeerdeen 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 to conduct survey and demarcation of the property situated in Resurvey No. 15/1C at Malaipatti Village, Madurai North Taluk, Alanganallur, Madurai District, based on the petitioner's application in Petition No. 2025/0123/24/020930 dated 10.10.2025.

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 online application has been made for survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question.

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 Court directs the respondents to conduct an inquiry in relation to the petitioner's application dated 10.10.2025 for survey. 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) 09.12.2025 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The Tahsildar, Malaipatti Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai - 625 014.

2. The Head Surveyor, Department of Land Survey, Malaipatti Village, Madurai North Taluk, Madurai - 625 014.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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