J.John Vincent v. The Tahsildar
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.03.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY J.John Vincent ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Tahsildar, O/o the Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor, O/o the Tahsildar, Vadakuvallioor Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Vallioor Police Station, Vallioor, Tirunelveli District.
... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to conduct survey of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey Nos. 1205/13B1B and 1205/13B1C situated at Plot No.18, Sharja avenue, Vadakku Vallioor Village, Part-1, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District based Petitioners survey application No.
2025/0123/29/004779 dated 10.06.2025 and 2025/0123/29/006506 dated 25.11.2025 with the aid of the third respondent by 1/5
considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.12.2025 and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 to provide survey report to the petitioner within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinayak For R- 1 & R-2 : Mr.T.Amjadkhan Government Advocate For R-3 : Mrs.M.Asha Government Advocate (Crl. side)
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to conduct survey of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey Nos. 1205/13B1B and 1205/13B1C situated at Plot No.18, Sharja avenue, Vadakku Vallioor Village, Part-1, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District based Petitioners survey application No. 2025/0123/29/004779 dated 10.06.2025 and 2025/0123/29/006506 dated 25.11.2025 with the aid of the third respondent by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.12.2025 and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 to provide survey report to the petitioner within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.
2. The petitioner is the owner of the land along with certain co-owners. A 2/5
joint patta has also been issued to the petitioner and the other pattadars. The petitioner is now seeking to survey the land.
3. In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to survey the land with the assistance of the second respondent, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as to the joint pattadars. The survey report shall be provided to the petitioner and the joint pattadars. In case the first respondent requires any police protection, the same shall be granted by the third respondent forthwith. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures: • The official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner immediately reaching the spot where survey is to be conducted. The petitioner shall affix the signature by receiving the notice of survey. • After survey again the petitioner shall affix signature indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction.
• If the petitioner is not satisfied, then also the petitioner shall affix signature indicating their dissatisfaction or with protest. The petitioner shall indicate that reason of their dissatisfaction or protest. 3/5
The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
11.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:
1. The Tahsildar, O/o the Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor, O/o the Tahsildar, Vadakuvallioor Village, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Vallioor Police Station, Vallioor, Tirunelveli District.
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S.SRIMATHY , J.
jbr ORDER MADE IN DATED : 11.03.2026 5/5