P.Palanisamy v. the Tahsildar
Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 – Land survey and demarcation
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, W.P.No.47529 of 2025, decided 08.12.2025 by Justice Abdul Quddhose. Mandamus directing Tahsildar, Omalur Taluk (Salem District) to survey and demarcate petitioner P. Palanisamy's joint family agricultural land (Survey No.39/3A, 39/4A, Patta No. 402, Konagapadi Village) pursuant to unactioned online application/E-Challan dated 16.06.2022; notice to adjoining owners required before survey; completion within 12 weeks; police assistance from Inspector, Tharamangalam Police Station on request; petition disposed, no costs. Statute: Article 226, Constitution of India.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: (a) first respondent to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and any other party before surveying; (b) after considering objections, first respondent to conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property on merits and in accordance with law within twelve [12] weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; (c) second respondent to render police assistance if requested by the first respondent; no costs.