Visagan v. The Tahsildar

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents 1 and 2 to conduct a survey of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey Nos.319/1A2A and 319/1A2C, measuring a total extent of 0.93.00 Hectares, situated at Ramakkoundanpatti Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, and to install boundary stones as per the revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the third respondent within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

¶2The petitioner is claiming right over the property comprised in Survey Nos.319/1A2A and 319/1A2C measuring a total extent of 0.93.00 Hectares. The petitioner purchased the said property through a registered sale deed dated

23.06.2022, vide Document No.1702 of 2022. Thereafter, separate Patta No.980 was issued in favour of the petitioner.

¶3The learned Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu submitted that, based on the online application of the petitioner, the survey had already been conducted. However, the petitioner has expressed that he is not satisfied with the said survey. Therefore, the petitioner is directed to submit a fresh application seeking to survey the property, within a period of four weeks.

¶4In 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 third respondent police. If the petitioner is seeking to lay boundary stones, the same shall be laid at the cost of the petitioner. In case if the petitioner is not satisfied with the survey, he is at liberty to approach the appellate authority or the competent Civil Court. 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 the petitioner's fresh application.

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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¶1The Tahsildar, Vadippatti Taluk, Madurai District.

¶2The Head Surveyor, Vadippatti Taluk, Madurai District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Palamedu Police Station, Vadippatti Taluk, Madurai District. S.SRIMATHY

, J.

jbr DATED : 01.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Visagan ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Vadippatti Taluk, Madurai District. 2. The Head Surveyor, Vadippatti Taluk, Madurai District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Palamedu Police Station, Vadippatti Taluk, Madurai 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 respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's property in S.Nos.319/1A2A and 319/1A2C to a total extent of 0-93.00 Hector respectively situated in Ramakkoundanpatti Village, Vadippatti Taluk, Madurai District and to install the boundaries stones as per revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the third respondent police within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu For R-3 : Mr.J.Vishnu Government Advocate (criminal side)