Sundari v. The Thasildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :02.01.2026

CORAM

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

1. The Thasildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Respondent(s) PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioners land and fix the boundaries being Plot No. 74 in Survey No.120/6B1A1A1 situated at Keelanatham Village, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District based on the petitioners application dated 24.09.2025.

For Petitioner :Mr. M.Perumal For Respondents :Mr.P.Subbaraj Spl. Government Pleader for R1 and R2

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's 1/4

land and fix the boundaries of Plot No. 74 in Survey No. 120/6B1A1A1, situated at Keelanatham Village, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District, based on the petitioner's application dated 24.09.2025. 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 24.09.2025 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.

4. The learned Special 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 Court directs the first respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 24.09.2025 for 2/4

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 ten 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.

6. Accordingly, the writ petition stands disposed of on the above terms. No costs.

(K.SURENDER, J) 02.01.2026 NCC :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No Index :Yes/No PKN To

1. The Thasildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

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K.SURENDER, J.

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