Perumal R v. The Tahsildar
Writ of Mandamus – Article 226 – survey/demarcation/subdivision of land
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD)No.12201 of 2025; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; P.B. Balaji; 28.04.2025; writ of mandamus; Article 226; survey demarcation subdivision; Tahsildar Manapparai Taluk; Taluk Surveyor; Inspector of Police Manapparai Police Station; police protection peaceful survey; applications dated 09.05.2024 and 17.03.2025; Usilampatti Village; private respondents 4 to 12 objectors; disposed with directions; no costs; land demarcation mandamus Tamil Nadu.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: respondents 1 & 2 to conduct survey, demarcate and subdivide the petitioner's property and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 09.05.2024 on merits and in accordance with law, after giving opportunity to the petitioner and private respondents 4 to 12; if police protection is required, first respondent to give advance intimation to third respondent (Inspector of Police), who shall provide police protection to the second respondent for a peaceful survey. No costs awarded.