Anjala v. the Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court writ disposal (WP No. 3065 of 2026, 04-02-2026, Abdul Quddhose J.) directing the Tahsildar, Arakkonam Taluk, Ranipet District to act on a 15.09.2025 application for survey and boundary demarcation of S.No.1138/14, Thanigaipolur Village (9.00 cents / 0.03.5 ares); pre-survey notice to adjoining land owners mandatory; survey to be completed on merits in accordance with law within 12 weeks; no view on merits; no costs. Keywords: survey, demarcation, boundaries, Tahsildar, Head Surveyor, revenue authority, mandamus, writ petition disposed, neighbouring land owners, Government Advocate.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to the first respondent: (a) to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and any other party it deems fit before surveying the lands; and (b) after considering objections, to conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks of receipt of a copy of the order. No costs.