Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31551/2026 of Saravanakumar Vs The Tahsildar on 5 November 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
W.P.(MD)No. 31551 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011563722026}
Saravanakumar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar,
Thirumayam Taluk Office,
Pudukkottai District.
2. The Taluk Head Surveyor,
Thirumayam Taluk Office,
Pudukkottai District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Panayappatti Police Station,
Pudukkottai District.
4. The Village Administrative Officer,
Kannanur Village,
Thirumayam Taluk,
Pudukkottai 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 survey, measure, demarcate, and fix boundary stones for the land measuring 0-04.00 Hectares (4 Ares) comprised in Natham Survey Nos. 294/2, 294/3, 294/5, and 294/6 (Old S.F. No. 166/9)
covered by Natham Patta No. 306 situated at Kannanur Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District, based on the petitioner’s online application No. 2026/N123/22/002573 dated 27.10.2026, with necessary
police protection to be provided by the 3rd Respondent, after issuing prior notice to adjacent owners and interested persons, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.K.G.Arunkumar
For R1, R2 and R4
: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 survey, measure, demarcate, and fix boundary stones for the subject property based on the petitioner’s online application No. 2026/N123/22/002573 dated 27.10.2026.
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 property, he had made an application on 27.10.2026 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, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The second respondent is directed to process the application of the petitioner, dated 27.10.2026 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 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. 05-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr
To
1. The Tahsildar, Thirumayam Taluk Office, Pudukkottai District.
2. The Taluk Head Surveyor, Thirumayam Taluk Office, Pudukkottai District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Panayappatti Police Station, Pudukkottai District.
4. The Village Administrative Officer, Kannanur Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr WP(MD) No. 31551 of 2026 05-11-2026