M.Lakshmikanthan v. The Revenue Tahsildar,

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to direct the second respondent to survey the properties comprised in Survey No.86A/2 measuring an extent of 20.50 ares, Survey No.86A/3 measuring an extent of 41.00 ares, Survey No.86A/4 measuring an extent of 40.00 ares and Survey No.86B measuring an extent of 5.00 ares, situated at Krishnapuram Revenue Village, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's survey petition in Petition No.2025/0123/29/006775 dated

31.12.2025, after issuing notice to the third respondent under Sections 5 and 6 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 (Tamil Nadu Act VIII of 1923). Page No. 2 of 5

¶2With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

¶3The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that an online application has been submitted for the survey of the property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries.

¶4The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the first and second respondents, on instructions, would submit that after consideration of the claims of the parties, proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in question in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

¶5Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the first and second respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 31.12.2025, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land after consideration of the claims of all parties including the third respondent and pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival Page No. 3 of 5 claims, the parties are at liberty to pursue their remedies before the Civil Court. It is needless to state that before surveying the land, notice shall be issued to the adjacent landowners and other interested parties.

¶6With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

[K.SURENDER, J.]

22.01.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To

1.The Revenue Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District - 627009.

2.The Firka Surveyor, Sivanthipatti Birka, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District - 627009.

3.The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Madurai Division, Southern Railway, Madurai District - 625016. Page No. 4 of 5 K.SURENDER

, J.

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Lakshmikanthan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Revenue Tahsildar, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District - 627009. 2.The Firka Surveyor, Sivanthipatti Birka, Palayamkottai Taluk, Tirunelveli District - 627009. 3.The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Madurai Division, Southern Railway, Madurai District - 625016. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to direct the second respondent to survey the properties in Survey No.86A/2 an extent of 20.50 Ares, Survey No.86A/3 an extent of 41.00 Ares, Survey No.86A/4 an extent of 40.00 Ares and Survey No.86B an extent of 5.00 Ares in Krishnapuram Revenue Village Palayamkottai Revenue Taluk, Tirunelveli District by considering the petitioner's survey petition in Petition No.2025/0123/29/006775 dated 31.12.2025 by serving notice to Page No. 1 of 5 the third respondent under Sections 5 and 6 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 (Tamil Nadu Act No.VIII of 1923). For Petitioner : Mr.A.Haja Mohideen For R1 & R2 : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader For R3 : Mr.K.Ashok Kumar Ram Standing Counsel