M.Muthuselvam v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of mandamus Article 226 survey fixation of four boundaries; W.P(MD)No.6416 of 2026; M.Muthuselvam v District Collector Madurai / Tahsildar Melur Taluk / Taluk Surveyor; assignment patta inheritance by legal heirs; 2018 survey request unacted; representation dated 30.10.2025; inspection notice 05.02.2026 not carried out; fresh date notice to legal heirs; jurisdictional police protection; standard operating procedures spot notice signatures satisfaction protest; completion within eight weeks; disposed of, no order as to costs; S. Srimathy J., 11.03.2026.
What did the court decide?
Mandatory directions to respondents 2 and 3: survey the property in Survey No.228/5, Poonchuthi Village, Melur Taluk, with the Taluk Surveyor's assistance and fix the four boundaries after fixing a fresh date; notice to the parties with sufficient advance intimation to the petitioner and other legal heirs; jurisdictional police protection if required by the Tahsildar; strict adherence to the prescribed standard operating procedures (spot notice and signatures before/after survey, protest recording); completion within eight weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no order as to costs.