Madras High Court
WP(MD)/26819/2026 of Nagarajan Vs The Tahsildar on 14 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 26819 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 26819 of 2026
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Nagarajan
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Tahsildar,
Kayathar Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor,
Kayathar Taluk Office,
Thoothukudi District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Kayathar Police Station,
Thoothukudi District.
4. Kannan
5. Raja
..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 measure the petitioners land and fix the four boundaries in S.F.No.551/4C1A1B to an extent of 0.42.50
hectares situated in Akilandapuram Village, Kayathar Taluk, Thoothukudi District along with necessary Police Protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 24.08.2026 within a stipulated time in accordance with law.
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For Petitioner:
Mr. M.Prabu
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
Special Government Pleader
For R1 & R2
Mr.I.Murugesan
Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu
(Criminal Side) For R3
Mr.G.Thalaimutharasu,
For R4 & R5
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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 measure the petitioners land and fix the four boundaries in S.F.No.551/4C1A1B to an extent of 0.42.50 hectares situated in Akilandapuram Village, Kayathar Taluk, Thoothukudi District along with necessary Police Protection based on the petitioners representation dated 24.08.2026.
3. Considering the fact that the petitioner had made an application as early as on 24.08.2026 for surveying his property, there shall be a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's application dated 24.08.2026 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 and 5
WP(MD) No. 26819 of 2026 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.
4. 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.
5. 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, Kayathar Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor, Kayathar Taluk Office, Thoothukudi District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Kayathar Police Station, Thoothukudi District.
WP(MD) No. 26819 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. Nsr WP(MD) No. 26819 of 2026 14-10-2026