Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28789/2026 of Saraswathi Vs The District Collector on 7 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28789 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 07-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 28789 of 2026
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Saraswathi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Thanjavur - 613 403.
2. The Tahsildar
Orathanadu Taluk,
Thanjavur District - 613 403.
3. The Head Surveyor,
Orathanadu Taluk Office,
Thanjavur District - 613 403.
4. The Inspector of Police,
Orathanadu Police Station,
Orathanadu Taluk,
Thanjavur District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to consider the representation dated 21.09.2026 and consequently direct the concerned survey and revenue officials to conduct a field survey and measurement of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.179B/2, situated at Panayankottai Village, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District, with reference to the relevant revenue records, survey records, title documents and existing boundaries and complete the survey within a time frame fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.K.Pragadeesh Kumar
For Respondent(s):
Mr.I.Pinaygash
Special Government Pleader
for R-1 to R-3
Mr.I.Murugesan
Counsel for State of TN (Crl. Side)
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ORDER
By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal.
2. This Writ Petition has been filed for issuance of Mandamus to direct the respondents to consider the representation dated 21.09.2026 and consequently, direct the concerned survey and revenue officials to conduct a field survey and measurement of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.179B/2, situated at Panayankottai Village, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District, with reference to the relevant revenue records, survey records, title documents and existing boundaries and complete the survey within a time frame fixed by this Court.
3. Considering the fact that the petitioner had made an application as early as on 21.09.2026 for surveying his property along with payment of necessary fees for processing the application, there shall be a direction to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 21.09.2026 and pass orders on its own merits and in accordance with law, __________
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WP(MD) No. 28789 of 2026 in consonance with the provisions of Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, as expeditiously as possible. If the third respondent requires the assistance of the fourth 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. 07-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No Lm To
1. The District Collector, Thanjavur - 613 403.
2. The Tahsildar Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District - 613 403.
3. The Head Surveyor, Orathanadu Taluk Office, Thanjavur District - 613 403. __________
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4. The Inspector of Police, Orathanadu Police Station, Orathanadu Taluk, Thanjavur District. __________
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