Amutha v. The Thasildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition (WP No. 3071 of 2026, Madras High Court, decided 04-02-2026, Abdul Quddhose J.) seeking mandamus to Thasildar and Surveyor, Kallakurichi, to survey and demarcate S.F.No.88/7, Vinaitheerthapuram village, Kallakurichi Taluk, on the petitioner Amutha's application dated 04.01.2026; disposed of with directions: prior notice to neighbouring land owners and interested parties, consideration of objections, survey and boundary demarcation on merits in accordance with law within 12 weeks; no opinion on merits; no costs; Government Advocate S.Arumugam accepted notice; counsel R.Nalliyappan for petitioner.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to the first respondent to (a) issue notice to neighbouring land owners and any other party it deems fit before surveying, and (b) after receiving and considering objections, conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order. No costs.