S.Maragathavalli v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.01.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER S.Maragathavalli ... Petitioner -vs1.The Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.

3.The Inspector of Police, SS Colony Police Station, Madurai - 625 016.

4.Ramesh 5.Radhika ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's land in Survey No.56/7, situated at Doak Nagar Extension, Arasaradi, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai, with suitable Police Protection by considering the

representation of the petitioner dated 10.12.2025 within the time period stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Aswin Raja Simman For R1 and R2 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Criminal side)

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's land in Survey No. 56/7, situated at Doak Nagar Extension, Arasaradi, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai, with suitable police protection, after considering the petitioner's representation dated 10.12.2025, within the time stipulated by this Court.

2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. Since no adverse orders are going to be passed against the respondents 4 and 5, notice to the respondents 4 and 5 is hereby dispensed with.

4. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property in question and an application has been made for demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question and the same is pending without any progress.

5. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit 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 Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

6. Recording the aforesaid submission, this Court directs the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the application of the petitioner dated 17.09.2025 and demarcate the land of the petitioner, after consideration of the claims of both the parties and pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claims, the parties are at liberty to work out their remedies before the Civil Court.

7. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 02.01.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Tahsildar, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Madurai West Taluk, Madurai.

3.The Inspector of Police, SS Colony Police Station, Madurai - 625 016.

K.SURENDER , J.

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