Arputham I v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :02.01.2026

CORAM

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

1. The Thasildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Surveryor Office, Dindigul East Taluk, 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 to conduct a field survey and measurement of the petitioners property situated at Survey No.501/1C2, T. Panchampatty Village, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District, as per Patta No.2919, based on the petitioners online application No. 2025/0123/13/011715 dated 28.04.2025 and to issue a field measurement sketch and updated patta within a time frame. For Petitioner :Mr.J. Vishnu For Respondents :Mr.D.Sadiq Raja Addl. Government Pleader for R1 and R2 1/5

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct a field survey and measurement of the petitioner's property situated at Survey No. 501/1C2, T. Panchampatty Village, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District, as per Patta No. 2919, based on the petitioner's online application No. 2025/0123/13/011715 dated 28.04.2025 and to issue a field measurement sketch and an updated patta within a specified time frame. 2.Heard the learned counsel for the parties. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that an application dated 28.04.2025 was made seeking survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the property in question. Since no action has been taken by the respondents 1 and 2, the present writ petition has been filed. 2/5

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 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.

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 28.04.2025 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 twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claims, the same can be agitated before the competent civil court. No costs. (K.SURENDER, J) 02.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN 3/5

To

1. The Thasildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Surveryor Office, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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