V.Sekar v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court; W.P.No.9468 of 2026; Abdul Quddhose J.; writ of mandamus; Article 226; survey and demarcation of land; boundary stones; Head Surveyor; Tahsildar; Chetpet Taluk; Tiruvannamalai District; Seiyananthal Village; S.No.152/2B; 152/1B2; 152/8B2; on-line application dated 08.01.2026 not considered; notice to neighbouring land owners; hearing objections; survey on merits and in accordance with law; twelve (12) weeks timeline; disposal without costs; V.Sekar; Mr.G.Tamilselvan; Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate.
What did the court decide?
Writ of mandamus sought for survey, demarcation and laying of boundary stones in S.No.152/2B, 152/1B2 and 152/8B2, Seiyananthal Village, substantially granted by way of directions: the 2nd respondent to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and other fit parties, consider objections, then survey and demarcate the petitioner's properties on merits and in accordance with law within twelve (12) weeks of receipt of the order; no order as to costs.