Kasirajan M v. The Tahsildar

O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first to third respondents to survey and demarcate the four boundaries of the petitioner's property comprised in Ayan Survey No.658/3A1, covered under Patta No.217, measuring an extent of 62 cents, out of which the north-western portion measuring 1,750 square feet (35 feet on the east-west and 50 feet on the north-south), situated at Koduvilarpatti Village, Theni Taluk, Theni District, by considering the petitioner's Application No.2026/0123/25/006873 dated 19.02.2026, in Page No. 2 of 6 accordance with law and after affording adequate opportunity to the parties concerned, within such time as may be stipulated by this Court, and consequently directing the fourth respondent to provide adequate police protection for conducting the survey.

¶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.

¶4The learned Government Advocate appearing for the first to third 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 Page No. 3 of 6 dated 19.02.2026, 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 twelve (12) 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 and that if required, the police assistance may be taken.

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

[K.SURENDER, J.]

25.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No To

1.The Tahsildar, Page No. 4 of 6

2.The Head Surveyor,

3.The Village Administrative Officer, Koduvilarpatti Revenue Village, Theni, Theni District.

4.The Inspector of Police, PC. Patti Police Station, Page No. 5 of 6 K.SURENDER

, J.

JEN

25.02.2026 Page No. 6 of 6

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER M.Kasirajan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Tahsildar, 2.The Head Surveyor, 3.The Village Administrative Officer, Koduvilarpatti Revenue Village, Theni, Theni District. 4.The Inspector of Police, PC. Patti Police Station, ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first to third respondents herein to survey and demarcate the four boundaries in respect of the petitioner's property comprised in Ayan Survey No.658/3A1 covering Patta No.217 measuring an extent of 62 cents out of such 62 cents western north side an extent 1750 square feet measuring 35 feet on the east- Page No. 1 of 6 western side, 50 feet on the south-northern side situated at Koduvilarpatti Village, Theni Taluk, Theni District by considering the petitioner's Application No.2026/0123/25/006873 dated 19.02.2026 in accordance with law after giving adequate opportunity to the parties concerned within the time stipulated by this Court and consequently directing the fourth respondent to provide adequate police protection for conducting the survey. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Mahendran For R1 to R3 : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate For R4 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl. Side) *****