Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), W.P.(MD) No.3774 of 2026, K.Surender J., decided 11.02.2026: writ disposed of by directing the Tahsildar, Taluk Surveyor and Firka Surveyor, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, to survey and demarcate petitioner K.Pitchaiyammal's land in present Survey No.656/19, 1.26 Ares (1360 sq. feet), Sholavandan Village, based on her online application dated 22.01.2026 and representation dated 27.01.2026, passing orders under Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 within sixteen weeks, issuing prior notice to adjacent landowners and interested parties, taking police assistance if required, and granting liberty to pursue Civil Court remedies on rival claims; no costs. Filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued to respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's online application dated 22.01.2026 and representation dated 27.01.2026, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land in Survey No.656/19 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 sixteen weeks of receiving a copy of the order, with prior notice to adjacent landowners and other interested parties and police assistance if required; parties at liberty to pursue civil remedies on rival claims; writ petition disposed of, no order as to costs.