S.Chandrasekar v. The Tahsildar

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to survey, measure and demarcate the petitioner's property comprised in Old Natham Survey No.403, New Survey No.604/4, Door No.7/49, situated at Nadupatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District, measuring an extent of about 848¼ square feet, on the basis of the petitioner's application dated

07.03.2025.

¶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 submitted for the survey of the property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries. Page No. 2 of 5

¶4The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the first and second respondents would submit that after consideration of the claims of the parties, proper steps would be taken by the first respondent 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 respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated

07.03.2025, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land after consideration of the claims of all parties including the fourth 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 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, the fourth respondent and other interested parties, if any. Page No. 3 of 5

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

[K.SURENDER, J.]

18.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To

1.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District. Page No. 4 of 5 K.SURENDER

, J.

JEN

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER S.Chandrasekar ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District. 2.The Taluk Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District. 3.Selvaraj ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to survey and measure out the property in old Natham survey No.403, New survey No.604/4, Door No.7/49, situates in Nadupatti Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District with an extent of nearly 848.1/4 square feet and demarcate the boundaries based on the application submitted by the petitioner on 07.03.2025 within a time stipulated by this Court. Page No. 1 of 5 For Petitioner : Mr.P.Gunasekaran For R1 & R2 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader