K.Ajmalkhan v. The Tahsildar
Mandamus – Land survey and boundary demarcation – Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, Sections 9 and 10
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Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P.(MD) No.4730 of 2026 decided 20.02.2026 by Justice K. Surender; K.Ajmalkhan v. The Tahsildar, Kariyappatti Taluk and The Taluk Surveyor, Kariyappatti, Virudhunagar District; writ petition under Article 226 seeking Writ of Mandamus for survey and demarcation of Survey Nos. 56/3B and 56/3A (1 acre 58 cents), Aviyur Village, Kariyapatti Taluk, Virudhunagar District, and fixation of four boundaries per representation dated 30.01.2026 and online application dated 10.07.2025; Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, Sections 9 and 10; twelve-week compliance deadline from receipt of copy of order; notice to adjacent landowners and other interested parties mandatory before survey; rival claimants free to approach Civil Court; petition disposed of with directions, no costs; petitioner's advocate M.Jegadeesh Pandian; respondents' counsel P.Subbaraj, Special Government Pleader.