Sankareshwari v. The Tahsildar

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondent Nos. 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's land measuring an extent of 5 cents situated in Survey No. 20/14, Kulathur Keezhpagam Village, Anna Nagar Colony, Thoothukudi District, to identify and demarcate its four boundaries, and to fix the boundaries in accordance with the revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the third respondent police, while considering the petitioner's online application dated 18.06.2026, within such time as may be stipulated by this Court.

¶2The petitioner is claiming right over the property comprised in Survey No.20/14 based on the sale deed dated 2307.2025 vide Document No.2636 of 2025. The petitioner's vendor is entitled to the property based on the sale deed dated 20.05.2010. The petitioner is tracing his title as stated above. After the purchase of the said property, the petitioner has mutated the revenue records and Patta No.1644 stands in the name of the petitioner. Based on the same, the petitioner is seeking to survey and demarcate the property. However, the fourth respondent is disputing the boundaries of the petitioner's 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 as well as the fourth respondent. If the first respondent requires police protection, the same shall be provided by the third respondent 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.

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¶1The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Vilathikulam, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi Dsitrict.

¶2The Head Surveyor, Vilathikulam Taluk Office, Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi Dsitrict.

¶3The Inspector of Police, Kulathur Police Station, Thoothukudi Dsitrict. S.SRIMATHY

, J.

jbr DATED : 07.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Sankareshwari ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Vilathikulam, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi Dsitrict. 2. The Head Surveyor, Vilathikulam Taluk Office, Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi Dsitrict. 3. The Inspector of Police, Kulathur Police Station, Thoothukudi Dsitrict. 4. Muthuselvi ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos. 1 and 2 to survey and mark four boundaries of petitioner's land property with an extent of 5 cents which is situated in Survey No.20/14, Kulathur Keezhpagam Village, Anna Nagar Colony, Thoothukudi District, and to fix its boundaries as per revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from 3rd respondent police by considering petitioner's online application dated 18.06.2026 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.R.Karunanidhi For R-1 to R-2 : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu For R-3 : Mr.I.Murugesan Government Advocate (criminal side)