Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD) No.2786 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Justice K. Surender, decided 04.02.2026. Writ of mandamus under Article 226 for survey and demarcation of land in Survey No.49/10A (395.25 sq.ft.) and Survey No.49/11C (411.72 sq.ft.), total 806.97 sq.ft., Patta No.41, Agaram Village, Eral Taluk, Thoothukudi District, pursuant to online application dated 22.07.2025 and representation dated 12.12.2025. Directions to Thasildhar, Head Surveyor and Surveyor (respondents 2-4) to act under Sections 9 and 10, Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act 1923, within twelve weeks, after notice to adjacent landowners, private respondents (Gomathi, Pandi, Kathik) and interested parties; police assistance permitted; rival claimants may go to Civil Court; disposed of, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to the second to fourth respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 22.07.2025 and representation dated 12.12.2025, survey and demarcate the land after considering the claims of all parties including the private respondents, pass orders under Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 within twelve weeks, with prior notice to adjacent landowners and interested parties and police assistance if required; rival claimants left free to pursue Civil Court remedies; no order as to costs.