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Gurusamy v. TheThasildar

Writ of Mandamus – Survey

Madras HC15 Oct 2025WP(MD)/29279/2025

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Madras High Court, Madurai Bench (Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, J.) disposed of W.P(MD)No. 29279 of 2025 on 15.10.2025 under Article 226: mandamus sought for survey/boundary fixation of 11 cents in S.No.124/1A and 124/19A, Kambaneri Pudukudi Part-I Village, Tenkasi District, based on patta No.278; earlier acquisition proposals (burial ground/pathway) dropped and land reconveyed; survey application dated 25.09.2025 to be acted on within three months with notice to adjacent landowners; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Direction to respondents 1 and 2 (Thasildar and Head/Taluk Surveyor, Kadayanallur Taluk) to initiate action on the petitioner's survey application dated 25.09.2025 and conduct the survey within three (3) months, after issuing notice to owners of relevant adjacent lands and considering objections, if any; no costs. ¶26

Gurusamy Vs TheThasildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2025)

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W.P(MD)No. 29279 of 2025

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 15.10.2025

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY

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W.P(MD)No. 29279 of 2025

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Gurusamy ... Petitioner

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The Thasildar, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

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The Head / Taluk Surveyor, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District.

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The Inspector of Police, Kadayanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the first and second respondents to conduct survey and fix boundaries upon the petitioner's Application No.2025/0123/34/007963 dated 25.09.2025 for the petitioners land admeasuring 11 cents situated in S.No.124/1A and 124/19A at Kambaneri Pudukudi Part-I Village, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District with necessary police protection within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr. M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan

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W.P(MD)No. 29279 of 2025

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For Respondents : Mr.K.R.Badurus Zaman Government Advocate for R1 & R2 Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R3

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O R D E R

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By relying on patta No.278, the petitioner had applied for a survey of lands in survey Nos.124/1A and 124/19A. The present Writ Petition relates thereto.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there was a proposal to acquire the petitioner's land initially for purposes of a burial ground and later for purposes of a pathway and that these proceedings were dropped. He also submits that pursuant thereto, the land was reconveyed to the petitioner and the patta stands in the name of the petitioner. On instructions, he states that there is no rival title claim in respect of the properties sought to be surveyed.

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Learned Government Advocate accepts notice for respondents 1 and 2 and learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice for the third respondent. On the basis of written instructions, learned

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W.P(MD)No. 29279 of 2025

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Government Advocate submits that the application was submitted on 25.09.2025 and would be considered on a first-in-first-out basis.

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In these circumstances, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the first and second respondents to initiate action on the petitioner's application and conduct the survey within three (3) months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after issuing notice to owners of relevant adjacent lands and considering objections, if any, from them. No costs.

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NCS : Yes/No 15.10.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No apd To 1. The Thasildar, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District. 2. The Head / Taluk Surveyor, Kadayanallur Taluk, Tenkasi District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Kadayanallur Police Station, Tenkasi District.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P(MD)No. 29279 of 2025

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SENTHILKUMAR RAMAMOORTHY.,J.

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ORDER MADE IN