Saravanan v. The Tahsildhar
Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 – Survey and demarcation of land
Case brief
What is this about?
Survey and demarcation mandamus; W.P.(MD)No.20793 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, K. Surender J., decided 28.01.2026; petitioner Saravanan vs Tahsildhar and Firka Surveyor, Thuraiyur Taluk, Trichy District, and Chellaiya; direction to consider survey application dated 29.05.2025 and representation dated 15.06.2025 for Old Sy. No.237/5 / new Sy. No.193/5B, Eragudi (North) Village within twelve weeks; pending injunction suit of third respondent noted; rival claims left to civil Court; Article 226 Constitution of India; disposed of with no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's survey and demarcation application either way, taking into consideration the pending civil suit, and conclude the exercise within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; rival claims left to the civil Court; no order as to costs.