Madras High Court
WP(MD)/23651/2026 of Kanagavalli Vs The Tahsildar, on 17 August 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.23651 of 2026 Kanagavalli .. Petitioner Vs. 1. The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District. 2. The Surveyor, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District. 3. The State of Tamil
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 17.08.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR
Writ Petition(MD)No.23651 of 2026
Kanagavalli
.. Petitioner
Vs.
1.The Tahsildar,
Palani Taluk,
Dindigul District.
2.The Surveyor,
Palani Taluk,
Dindigul District.
3.The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by
The Inspector of Police,
Ayakudi Police Station,
Dindigul District.
.. Respondents
Prayer :The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying that this Court may be pleased to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 3 to carry out survey measurement and demarcation of boundaries of the properties comprised in Survey No.174/902 situated at Aranmanai Street, Ayakudi village, Palani, Dindigul District and to provide adequate police protection for carrying out the survey by considering the petitioners representation dated 25.07.2026 and the various applications and representations.
For Petitioner : M/s G.Subiksha
For Respondents : Mr.C.Deepak
Addl. Govt. Pleader (for RR1 & 2)
Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz
Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R3
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to respondents 1 and 3 to conduct a survey, measure and demarcate the boundaries of the property comprised in Survey No.174/902, situated at Aranmanai Street, Ayakudi Village, Palani, Dindigul District, and to provide adequate police protection for carrying out the survey, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 25.07.2026 and the various applications and representations submitted by her.
2. Heard the arguments of Ms.G.Subiksha, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.C.Deepak, learned Additional Government Pleader for respondents 1 and 2, and Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for the 3rd respondent. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. The petitioner claims right over the subject property under the sale deeds dated 26.05.1993 and 30.04.2008, apart from the judgment and decree passed in O.S.No.201 of 2008 on the file of the District Munsif Court, Palani. She submitted an online application bearing No.20250121018299 on 21.01.2025, seeking survey of the subject property. However, the said application has not been considered by the authorities. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.
4. The learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for respondents 1 and 2, submits that the application submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.
5. In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the first respondent is directed to consider the online application of the petitioner bearing No.20250121018299 dated 21.01.2025 and pass final orders on its own merits within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, neighbouring landowners and other interested parties.
6. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 17.08.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn To
1. The Tahsildar, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.
2. The Surveyor, Palani Taluk, Dindigul District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Ayakudi Police Station, Dindigul District.
S.SOUNTHAR, J.
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Writ Petition(MD)No.23651 of 2026
17.08.2026