Vijaya @ Vijayarani, v. The Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Survey and demarcation; Writ of Mandamus; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; Sections 9 and 10, Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act 1923; Tahsildar / Chief Surveyor / Taluk Surveyor, Keelakarai, Ramanathapuram; Kalimangundu Village; S.No.245/1D3A1; 3.75.21 Hectares; application dated 16.09.2025; notice to adjacent landowners; eight-week deadline; rival claims before competent civil court; disposed of; no costs; K. Surender J.; 20.01.2026.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 16.09.2025 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law; notice to the petitioner and owners of adjacent lands; appropriate orders under Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act 1923 within eight weeks; rival claims may be agitated before the competent civil court; no costs.