Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD)No.5844 of 2026, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, S.Srimathy J., decided 04.03.2026. Writ petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the Tahsildar and the Land Surveyor, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District, to conduct a survey and fix boundaries of the petitioner C.Pricilla Prem Rathina's land in Survey No.64/5A4, Patta No.5469, Kovilangulam Village, based on her representation dated 18.02.2026. No rival claimants reported; survey already scheduled for 10.03.2026. Court ordered survey with notice to petitioner and any rival claimants, completion within six weeks; petition disposed of with no costs.
What did the court decide?
First respondent (Tahsildar) directed to conduct the survey and fix the boundaries of the petitioner's land (Survey No.64/5A4, Patta No.5469, Kovilangulam Village, Usilampatti Taluk, Madurai District) with the assistance of the second respondent (Land Surveyor), after issuing notice to the petitioner and any rival claimants, completing the exercise within six weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.