P.Thangaiah v. The District Collector

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to survey the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No.320/2, Varappur Village, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated

06.11.2025.

¶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 made for the survey of the property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries and a representation has also been submitted.

¶4The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the 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. Page No. 2 of 5

¶5Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the second and third respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 24.06.2025 and also his representation dated 06.11.2025, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land after consideration of the claims of all parties and pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land 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 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.]

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1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Pudukkottai District.

2.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Pudukkottai District.

3.The Taluk Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District. Page No. 4 of 5 K.SURENDER

, J.

JEN

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 27.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER P.Thangaiah ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Pudukkottai District. 2.The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Pudukkottai District. 3.The Taluk Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to survey the petitioner's land in Survey No.320/2 of Varappur Village, Pudukkottai Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.11.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.V.B.Sundhareshwar For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader Page No. 1 of 5