A.Jitthendra, v. The Tahsildar,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)Nos.23041 and 23042 of 2026 A.Jitthendra ..Petitioner in both petitions Vs

1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Budalur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Budalur Taluk, Thanjavur District. ..Respondents in both petitions Prayer in W.P(MD).No.23041 of 2026: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2026 bearing application No. 2026/0123/21/002146 submitted for conducting survey and fix the four boundaries of the property comprised in Old S.No.217/8, New S.No.217/8A, presently New Survey No.217/8A2, and Patta No.7650 measuring an extent of 0.16.50 Ares (41 cents) eastern side, and consequently, by erecting survey stones in accordance with the revenue records and registered sale deed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Prayer in W.P(MD).No.23042 of 2026: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2026 bearing application No. 2026/0123/21/002146 submitted for conducting survey and fix the four boundaries of the property comprised in Old S.No.217/5, New S.No.217/5A, presently New Survey No.217/5B2, and Patta No.7649 measuring an extent of 0.30.00 Ares (74 cents) eastern side, and consequently, by erecting survey stones in accordance with the revenue records and registered sale deed within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. In both petitions For Petitioner : Mr.A.Senthilkumar For Respondents : Mrs.K.Porkodi Special Government Pleader COMMON ORDER These writ petitions are filed seeking issuance of writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.05.2026 bearing application No. 2026/0123/21/002146 submitted for conducting survey of the property comprised in Old S.No.217/8, New S.No.217/8A, presently New Survey No.217/8A2, and Patta No.7650 measuring an extent of

0.16.50 Ares (41 cents) eastern side and the property comprised in Old S.No.217/5, New S.No.217/5A, presently New Survey No. 217/5B2, and Patta No.7649 measuring an extent of 0.30.00 Ares (74 cents) eastern side.

2.Heard the arguments of Mr.A.Senthilkumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mrs.K.Porkodi, learned Special Government Pleader, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.It is the case of the petitioner that he purchased the subject properties under two separate sale deeds dated 10.03.2026. Patta also stands in the name of the petitioner. He submitted an application on

09.05.2026 in application No.2026/0123/21/002146 seeking survey of the subject properties and the same has not been considered. Hence, the petitioner has come before this Court.

4.Mrs.K.Porkodi, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the application of the petitioner will be considered within a time stipulated by this Court.

5.In the light of the above submission, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the respondents to consider the petition mentioned application and pass final orders thereon, on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, neighboring land owners and other interested parties, if any.

6.With the above directions, these Writ Petitions are disposed of. No costs.

11.08.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Rmk To

1.The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Budalur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Budalur Taluk, Thanjavur District.

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

Rmk

Writ Petition(MD)Nos.23041 and 23042 of 2026

11.08.2026