Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31531/2026 of Sureshkumar Vs The Tahsilar on 5 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31531 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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Sureshkumar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsilar,
Kalligudi Taluk,
Madurai District.
2. The Firka Surveyor,
Kalligudi Taluk,
Madurai District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Kalligudi 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 Respondents 1 and 2 to measure and demarcate the petitioner’s properties in Survey No.87/16A1 measuring 14 cents situated at T. Arasapatti Village, Kalligudi Taluk, Madurai District and in Survey No. 86/19
measuring 2.47 cents situated at T. Arasapatti Village, Kalligudi Taluk, Madurai District and consequently direct to give adequate police protection by the 3rd respondent during the survey by considering his application, vide challan in No.20260928073976 and Challan No.20260928073661 dated 28.09.2026 and fencing.
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For Petitioner
:Mr.K.Sathish Kumar
for M/s.Subash Law Office
For R1 and R2
:Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
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 Respondents 1 and 2 to measure and demarcate the petitioner’s properties in Survey No.87/16A1 measuring 14 cents situated at T. Arasapatti Village, Kalligudi Taluk, Madurai District and in Survey No. 86/19 measuring 2.47 cents situated at T. Arasapatti Village, Kalligudi Taluk, Madurai District and consequently direct to give adequate police protection by the 3rd respondent during the survey by considering his application dated 28.09.2026.
2. Heard the learned Counsel on either side. 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
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4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the fact that the application of the petitioner is pending from 28.09.2026, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The second respondent is directed to process the application of the petitioner, dated 28.09.2026 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.
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6. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 05-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The Tahsilar, Kalligudi Taluk, Madurai District.
2. The Firka Surveyor, Kalligudi Taluk, Madurai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Kalligudi Police Station, Madurai District.
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