S.Rajagounder v. The Tahsildhar
Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India – Writ of Mandamus – survey and demarcation of private land
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court; WP No. 9056 of 2026; Abdul Quddhose J; Article 226; writ of mandamus; survey and demarcation; Tahsildhar Vazhapadi Taluk; Salem District; Sarkarnattamangalam Revenue Village; S.No. 59/2E2, 59/4A2; online application dated 19.01.2026; representation dated 17.02.2026; notice to neighbouring land owners; objections; on merits and in accordance with law; twelve weeks timeline; no costs; disposed.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus by way of directions: Tahsildhar, Vazhapadi Taluk to issue notice to neighbouring land owners before survey, consider objections, survey and demarcate the petitioner's property (S.Nos. 59/2E2, 59/4A2, Sarkarnattamangalam Revenue Village) on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks; no order as to costs. ¶22