Deivam K v. The Tahsildhar

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to conduct a survey and fix the four boundaries of the petitioner's property situated in Survey No.339/1, New Survey No.514/21, New Ward No.4, Old Ward No.6, Lakshmipuram, Jangalpatti Village, Theni District, measuring an extent of 1,404 square feet, based on the petitioner's representation dated 02.01.2026.

¶2Originally, the property belonged to one Ramesh Kumar, who had purchased the same from Deivam, wife of Indrajith, through a registered sale deed vide Document No. I-3890/2010 dated 30.04.2010. Thereafter, the petitioner purchased the said property from the said Ramesh Kumar through a registered Sale Deed dated 08.01.2016, vide Document No.116 of 2016. Subsequent to the purchase, the patta was transferred and mutated in the name of the petitioner in Patta No.1223. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted an online application before the competent authority seeking survey and demarcation of the property.

¶3In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to conduct a survey with the assistance of the second respondent after issuing notice to the petitioner and the rival claimants, if any. If the first respondent requires police protection, the same shall be provided by the jurisdictional police. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures: • The official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner immediately reaching the spot where survey is to be conducted. The petitioner shall affix the signature by receiving the notice of survey. • After survey again the petitioner shall affix signature indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction. • If the petitioner is not satisfied, then also the petitioner shall affix signature indicating their dissatisfaction or with protest. The petitioner shall indicate that reason of their dissatisfaction or protest. The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

19.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr S.SRIMATHY

, J.

jbr To:

¶1The Tahsildhar, Theni Taluk, Theni District.

¶2The Surveyor, Theni Taluk, Theni District. DATED : 19.06.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY K.Deivam ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Tahsildhar, Theni Taluk, Theni District. 2. The Surveyor, Theni Taluk, Theni District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the first respondent to conduct Survey and fix the four boundaries of petitioner's property situated at S.No.339/1, New Survey No.514/21, New ward No.4 Old Ward No. 6 Lakshmipuram, Jangalpatti Village, Theni District, an extent of 1404 square feet on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 02.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.G.Thiruvarutselvan For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu