Madras High Court
WP(MD)/24500/2026 of Rajasekar Christina Shanthi Vs The Tahsildar on 14 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 24500 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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Rajasekar Christina Shanthi
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Tahsildar,
Taluk Office, Natham Taluk,
Dindigul District 624 401
2. The Firka Surveyor
Natham Firka, Natham Taluk,
Dindigul District 624 401
3. The Inspector of Police
Natham Police Station,
Dindigul District 624 401
4. M.Rasa
5. R.Kumar
6. A.Vellaichami
7. Muthulakshmi
8. Muthulakshmi
..Respondents
PRAYER:
Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to demarcate of the petitioners property pertaining to the Survey No. 247/1 measuring 1 Hector 21.50 Ares (3
Acres), vide Patta No. 5717 situated at Sethur Village, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District, within Registration District of Dindigul, Sub
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Registration District of Senthurai, on the basis of the petitioners Land Demarcation Application and payment receipt (E-Chellan) dated 15.04.2026 within a stipulated time may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner:
Mr. J.Agni Selvaraju
For Respondents:
Mr.I.Pinaygash
Special Government Pleader
For R1 @ R2
Mr.I.Murugesan
Government Advocate
(Criminal Side)
For R3
Mr.S.Siva Kumar
For R4 to R8
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ORDER
Heard learned counsel appearing on either side.
2. This Writ Petition is filed for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to demarcate of the petitioners property pertaining to the Survey No. 247/1 measuring 1 Hector 21.50 Ares (3 Acres), vide Patta No. 5717 situated at Sethur Village, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District, within Registration District of Dindigul, Sub Registration District of Senthurai, on the basis of the petitioners Land Demarcation Application and payment receipt (E- Chellan) dated 15.04.2026.
3. Even though the learned counsel appearing for the respondents seeks time to produce various documents to substantiate that the property sought to be surveyed forms part of a watercourse, it
WP(MD) No. 24500 of 2026 is to be noted that when a survey is conducted based on the revenue records available with the Department, it would also reflect any encroachment made by the petitioner on the watercourse.
4. In this regard, this Court is of the view that, for carrying out the statutory duty upon an application made by the petitioner, the 2nd respondent need not be injuncted from performing his duty.
5. Considering the fact that the petitioner had made an application as early as on 15.04.2026 for surveying his property, there shall be a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's application dated 15.04.2026 and pass orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, the respondents 4 to 8 and to other interested persons, if any, in consonance with the provisions of Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923. If the respondents 1 and 2 requires the assistance of the 3rd respondent, it is open to him to seek such assistance at the cost of the petitioner.
6. It is made clear that the order passed and the proceedings undertaken pursuant thereto would not confer any right to possession of the property if the same is in the hands of third parties.
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7. It is further made clear that, if any encroachment in a water body is found, the official respondents shall take necessary action in accordance with law.
8. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Nsr To:
1. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District 624 401
2. The Firka Surveyor Natham Firka, Natham Taluk, Dindigul District 624 401
3. The Inspector of Police Natham Police Station, Dindigul District 624 401
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