Maheswari v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus – Land survey and boundary fixation – Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, Sections 9 and 10
Case brief
What is this about?
Single-judge order of the Madurai Bench of Madras High Court (K. Surender J., 27.02.2026) disposing of W.P.(MD) No.5351 of 2026 filed by Maheswari under Article 226: mandamus directing the Tahsildar, Tenkasi Taluk to consider her application dated 02.05.2025, survey and demarcate S.Nos.218(1), 218(6), 219(1), 219(3) and 219(7) at Ayan Pottalpudur Village, Kadayam, and pass orders under Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 within eight weeks, with notice to adjoining landowners and the fourth respondent Muppidathimuthu; rival claims left to the Civil Court. Keywords: survey certificate, boundary demarcation, Firka Surveyor, District Collector Tenkasi, writ of mandamus.
What did the court decide?
Mandamus directions issued: the second respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated 02.05.2025, survey and demarcate the petitioner's land after considering the claims of all parties including the fourth respondent, and pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923 within eight weeks, with prior notice to adjacent landowners and interested parties; parties free to pursue civil remedies for rival claims; no order as to costs.