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P.Kuppan v. The District Surveyor

Writ of Mandamus – Re-survey and re-demarcation

Madras HC25 Feb 2026WP(MD)/5069/2026

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Writ petition under Article 226; Writ of Mandamus; re-survey and re-demarcation; Survey Nos. 88/8 and 91/3; Mathagiri Village; Kadavur Taluk; Karur District; boundary stones incorrect; District Surveyor as appellate authority; alternative remedy; representation dated 27.01.2026; police protection; disposed at admission stage by consent; no costs; K. Surender, J.; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; W.P.(MD)No.5069 of 2026; decided 25.02.2026.

What did the court decide?

No mandamus issued; option left open to the petitioner to approach the first respondent/District Surveyor to challenge the survey already conducted; no costs. ¶31

P.Kuppan Vs The District Surveyor — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.(MD)No.5069 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 25.02.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER

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W.P.(MD)No.5069 of 2026

P.Kuppan

... Petitioner

-vs-

1.The District Surveyor, Office of the District Collector, Karur District.

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2.The Tahsildar, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

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3.The Taluk Surveyor, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

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4.The Inspector of Police, Chinthamanipatti Police Station, Karur District.

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5.Chandra

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... Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing first respondent to issue appropriate direction to the second and third respondents to re-survey and re-demarcate the

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.(MD)No.5069 of 2026

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petitioner's lands in Survey Nos.88/8 and 91/3, situated at Mathagiri Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District, with adequate police protection based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2026.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.M.Xavier For R1 to R3 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader For R4 : Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Criminal side) For R5 : Mr.G.Sujeeth

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ORDER

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This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to issue appropriate directions to the second and third respondents to re-survey and re-demarcate the petitioner's lands in Survey Nos.88/8 and 91/3, situated at Mathagiri Village, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District, with adequate police protection, based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2026.

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2 . By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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W.P.(MD)No.5069 of 2026

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3 . The fact remains that the survey has already been conducted. However,

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the petitioner claims that the boundary stones laid are incorrect. In the event of any grievance regarding the survey, the appellate authority would be the first respondent/District Surveyor. The option is left open for the petitioner to approach the District Surveyor to challenge the survey that has already been conducted.

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4 . The Writ Petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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NCC : Yes / No ( K.SURENDER, J .) Index : Yes / No 25.02.2026 smn2 (1/2)

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To:-

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1.The District Surveyor, Office of the District Collector, Karur District.

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2.The Tahsildar, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.

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3.The Taluk Surveyor, Kadavur Taluk, Karur District.