P.R.Thangavelu @ Thangam v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD)No.10691 of 2024, Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), decided 24.02.2026 by K. Surender, J. Petitioner P.R.Thangavelu @ Thangam sought mandamus to restrain respondents 1 and 2 (Tahsildar and Head Surveyor, Ramanathapuram Taluk) from surveying land in S.No. 318/2, 0.18.00 Ares, Thoruvalur Village, based on his representations dated 20.04.2024 and 25.04.2024; K.Saravanan was respondent 3. The Court held that the representation had to be disposed of on merits and disposed of the petition, directing the Tahsildar to conduct the survey after recording all objections and in compliance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, within twelve weeks. No costs. No precedents were cited.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the first respondent/Tahsildar to conduct the survey on merits and in accordance with law, after recording the objections raised by all parties, and to pass appropriate orders in compliance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.