Madras High Court
WP(MD)/30874/2026 of Ramanathan Vs The Tahsildar on 2 November 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 02-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
W.P.(MD)No.30874 of 2026
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Ramanathan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar,
Thiruparankundram Taluk,
Madurai District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor,
Thiruparankundram Taluk,
Madurai District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Perungudi Police Station,
Madurai 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 1st and 2nd Respondents to conduct survey and measurement in respect of the land in Survey No.165/31 situated at Perungudi Village, Thiruparankundram Taluk, Madurai District and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to provide police protection during the survey and fencing the subject property by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 10.10.2026 and the various applications and representation.
For Petitioner
:Mr.J.Malai Raja
For R1 and R2
:Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi
Government Advocate
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 for a direction against the 1st and 2nd respondents to conduct survey and measurement in respect of the land in Survey No.165/31 situated at Perungudi Village, Thiruparankundram Taluk, Madurai District and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to provide police protection during the survey and fencing the subject property by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 10.10.2026.
2. Heard Mr.J.Malai Raja, learned Counsel for the petitioner, Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi, learned Government Advocate, 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.
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 a representation on 10.10.2026 and since no further steps have been taken by the revenue authorities, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the above relief.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the fact that the application of the petitioner is pending from 10.10.2026, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The second respondent is directed to process the application of the petitioner, dated 10.10.2026 on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If necessary, the second respondent can seek assistance of the third respondent at the time of surveying, who in turn, shall provide adequate police protection at the cost of the petitioner.”
5. 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.
6. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 02-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The Tahsildar, Thiruparankundram Taluk, Madurai District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor, Thiruparankundram Taluk, Madurai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Perungudi Police Station, Madurai District.
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 30874 of 2026 02-11-2026