M.Ikotraja v. The Tahsildar

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider petitioner's objection dated 03.07.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the application of the 4th respondent in respect of the property comprised in Survey no. 42/24 situated at Pullaneri Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

¶2The petitioner claiming right over the property in survey No.42/4B3C to an extent of 9.5 cents. The 4th respondent who has purchased property from one Parameswari in survey No.42/24. According to the petitioner the vendor has sold the excess land to the 4th respondent including the petitioner's land. Hence the petitioner is having an objection to survey the property based on the 4th respondent application.

¶3Therefore, the 1st respondent/Tahsildar is directed to consider the petitioner's objection dated 03.07.2026 after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the 4th respondent and rival claimants if any and grant an personal hearing and thereafter pass an appropriate orders within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order. Before passing such order, The Tahsildar shall not survey the property based on the 4th respondent's application.

¶4After passing the order, if the 1st respondent is coming to the conclusion that survey may be considered the 1st respondent shall survey with the assistance of the 2nd respondent. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures: [i] The official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner and the 4th respondent immediately upon reaching the spot where the survey is to be conducted. The petitioner and 4th respondent shall acknowledge receipt of the notice by affixing their signatures. [ii] After the survey, the petitioner and the 4th respondent shall again affix their signatures indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction. [iii] If the parties are not satisfied, then the petitioner and the 4th respondent shall affix their signatures, indicating their dissatisfaction or protest, along with the reasons for such dissatisfaction or protest. [iv] The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by all parties. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks therefrom. [v] The Tahsildar is at liberty to seek police protection from the jurisdictional police.

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¶1The Tahsildar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

¶2The Sub Circle Surveyor, Karumathur Circle, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.

¶3The Village Administrative Officer Pullaneri Village Usilampatti Taluk Madurai District S.SRIMATHY, J KSA

09.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 09-07-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY M.Ikotraja Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District. 2. The Sub Circle Surveyor, Karumathur Circle, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District. 3. The Village Administrative Officer Pullaneri Village Usilampatti Taluk Madurai District 4. Ananth Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): M/s.J.Kalyani For Respondent(s): Mr.J. Saravanan, Counsel for the State of Tamilnadu Prayer: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider petitioner's objection dated 03.07.2026 and pass appropriate orders on the application of the 4th respondent in respect of the property comprised in Survey no.42/24 situated at Pullaneri Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District.