Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28837/2026 of Ananthan Vs The Tahsildar on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28837 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 28837 of 2026
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Ananthan
..Petitioner(s)
-vs.-
1. The Tahsildar,
Ottapidaram Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
2. The Surveyor,
Tahsildar Office,
Ottapidaram Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Ottapidaram Police Station,
Thoothukudi District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd Respondent to survey and fix the boundaries pertaining to the land bearing survey No.
156/4A1A1A1A1 of Sindlakattai Village, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District, within the time limit as fixed by this Court based on the petitioner’s application, dated 27.08.2026 with adequate police protection at the time of surveying the land.
For Petitioner
:Mr.K.K. Samy
For R1 and R2
:Mr.I.Pinaygash
Special Government Pleader
For R3
:Mr.I.Murugesan
Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking a direction against the second respondent to survey and fix the boundaries pertaining to the land bearing survey No.156/4A1A1A1A1 of Sindlakattai Village, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District, within the time limit as fixed by this Court based on the petitioner’s application, dated 27.08.2026 with adequate police protection at the time of surveying the land.
2. Heard Mr.K.K.Samy, learned Counsel for the petitioner, Mr.I.Pinaygash, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 and Mr.I.Murugesan, learned Counsel for the State of Tamil Nadu, who accepts notice on behalf of the third respondent. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. The petitioner submitted that he is the owner of the subject property and in order to survey and fix the boundaries to the subject property, he had made an application on 27.08.2026 and since no further steps have been taken by the revenue authorities, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the above relief. __________
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4. When the matter is taken up for admission, the learned Special Government Pleader, on instructions, submitted that the petitioner’s application is serialised as No.27 and that his application would be considered as per seniority.
5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also taking into consideration the submission made by the learned Special Government Pleader, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The second respondent is directed to process the application of the petitioner, dated 27.08.2026 on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law as expeditiously as possible. If necessary, the second respondent can seek assistance of the third respondent at the time of survey, who in turn, shall provide adequate police protection at the cost of the petitioner.”
6. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr __________
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1. The Tahsildar, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
2. The Surveyor, Tahsildar Office, Ottapidaram Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Ottapidaram Police Station, Thoothukudi District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 28837 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 28837 of 2026 06-10-2026 __________
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