Murugesan Kuppusamy v. The Revenue Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge mandamus disposal (Madras HC, Abdul Quddhose J., 10.03.2026) in a writ under Article 226 directing the Revenue Tahsildar, Yercaud and the Head Surveyor to survey, demarcate boundaries and fix boundary stones on the petitioner's S.F. Nos. at Kolagur Village, Yercaud Taluk, Salem District, within 12 weeks, after issuing notice to neighbouring land owners and considering objections. Keywords: writ of mandamus; survey and demarcation; boundary stones; land survey application; Revenue Tahsildar; Head Surveyor; Yercaud; Salem District; Tamil Nadu; 12-week compliance timeline; no order as to costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: (a) respondents to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and any other party they deem fit before surveying; (b) after receiving and considering objections, to conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the properties disclosed in the prayer, on merits and in accordance with law, within twelve (12) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; (c) no order as to costs.