B.Mathaiyan v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court writ petition disposed of under Article 226; mandamus for survey, demarcation and boundary fixation of land S.No.218/3B1 (0.21.5 hectares), Minnampalli village, Namakkal Taluk; representation dated 29.08.2025 unconsidered; directions to Tahsildar and Taluk Surveyor to notify neighbouring land owners, hear objections, and complete survey within 12 weeks; police assistance from Inspector of Police, Senthamanalam Police Station upon request; no costs; single judge Abdul Quddhose.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: (a) respondents 1 and 2 to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and other parties deemed fit before survey; (b) after considering objections, to conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; (c) respondent 3 to render police assistance upon a request from respondents 1 and 2. No costs.