Madras High Court
WP(MD)/23576/2026 of Viswajith Gaderao Shahib Vs The Tahsildar, on 14 August 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.23576 of 2026 Viswajith Gaderao Shahib .. Petitioner Vs. 1, The Tahsildar O/o Thiruvaiyaur Taluk Office, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanajvur District. 2. The Surveyor, O/s
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14.08.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR
Writ Petition(MD)No.23576 of 2026
Viswajith Gaderao Shahib
.. Petitioner
Vs.
1,The Tahsildar
O/o Thiruvaiyaur Taluk Office,
Thiruvaiyaru Taluk,
Thanajvur District.
2.The Surveyor,
O/s Thiruvaiyaru Taluk Office,
Melathirupoonthuruthi -
Additional Revenue Village,
Thiruvaiyaru Taluk,
Thanjavur District.
.. Respondents
Prayer : 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 2 to consider the petitioner's online survey application No.2025/0123/21/001595
dated 24.03.2026, conduct survey process baring Nanjai Survey No.
661/1, measuring 1 hectare 7 ares, and Nanjai Survey No.677/4, measuring 91 ares, situated at Melathirupoonthuruthi Additional Revenue Village, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District, and identify the four boundaries of the said property, within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vivek
For Respondents : Mr.L.Siva
Govt. Advocate (Civil)
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ORDER
The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's online survey application No. 2025/0123/21/001595 dated 24.03.2026 and to conduct a survey in respect of the subject property situated in Survey Nos.661/1 and 677/4 at Melathirupoonthuruthi Additional Revenue Village, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District, and identify the four boundaries of the said property, within the time stipulated by this Court.
2. Heard the arguments of Mr.M.Vivek, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mr.L.Siva, learned Government Advocate for the respondents. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. According to the petitioner, his ancestors created a family trust under a document dated 13.06.1969 and that the petitioner is administering the said family trust. It is further stated that, as on date, the revenue records, including the patta, stand in the name of the petitioner under Patta No.1209. He submitted an application to survey the said properties. Since the same has not been considered, he has approached this Court.
4. The learned Additional Government Pleader, who takes notice for respondents, would submit that the online survey application submitted by the petitioner will be considered by the respondents and appropriate orders will be passed in accordance with law.
5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondents are directed to consider the online application of the petitioner in Application No. 2025/0123/21/001595 dated 24.03.2026, and pass final orders 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, neighbouring landowners and other interested parties.
6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 14.08.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes skn
To 1,The Tahsildar O/o Thiruvaiyaur Taluk Office, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanajvur District.
2. The Surveyor, O/s Thiruvaiyaru Taluk Office, Melathirupoonthuruthi - Additional Revenue Village, Thiruvaiyaru Taluk, Thanjavur District.
S.SOUNTHAR, J.
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Writ Petition(MD)No.23576 of 2026
14.08.2026