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K.Muthukumar, v. The Thasildar

Madras HC24 Mar 2026WP(MD)/7684/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Land survey mandamus; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; W.P(MD)No.7684 of 2026; K.Muthukumar v. Thasildar, Madurai East Taluk; Article 226; survey and demarcation of 435 sq.ft plot, Natham Resurvey No.9/1M, Patta No.67, Senbiyanenthal Village; notice to rival claimants; police protection; Standard Operating Procedure; twelve-week timeline; disposed 24.03.2026; Judge S.Srimathy.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed of with a mandamus-type direction to the first respondent to survey and demarcate the petitioner's 435 sq.ft property with notice to rival claimants, police protection if needed, adherence to the stated SOP, completion within twelve weeks; no order as to costs. ¶28

K.Muthukumar, Vs The Thasildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents should be directed to conduct the land survey and fix the four boundaries of the petitioner's land measuring 435 sq.ft in Natham Resurvey Nos.9/1M, Patta No.67, Senbiyanenthal Village, in consideration of his representation dated 02.03.2026.

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Court's answer

The first respondent (Thasildar) is directed to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property with the assistance of the second respondent (Taluk Surveyor), after issuing notice to the petitioner and to any other rival claimants.

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Ratio / Principle

If the first respondent requires police protection for conducting the survey, the jurisdictional police shall grant it.

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Key takeaways

The prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (notice on reaching the spot, signatures of satisfaction or protest with reasons) shall be strictly followed, and the survey exercise shall be completed within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order.ratio¶27

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madurai Bench of Madras High Court (S.Srimathy, J.) disposed of a writ petition under Article 226 seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the Thasildar, Madurai East Taluk, to survey and fix the four boundaries of the petitioner's 435 sq.ft land in Natham Resurvey Nos.9/1M, Patta No.67, Senbiyanenthal Village, pursuant to his representation dated 02.03.2026. The Court directed the first respondent to survey and demarcate the property with the assistance of the Taluk Surveyor after notice to the petitioner and any rival claimants, permitted requisition of police protection, mandated a Standard Operating Procedure of notices and signatures of satisfaction/protest, and ordered completion within twelve weeks. No order as to costs.

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W.P(MD)No.7684 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 24.03.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

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W.P(MD)No.7684 of 2026

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K.Muthukumar ... Petitioner

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The Thasildar, Land Survey Section, Thasildar Office, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai.

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Taluk Surveyor, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai. ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to conduct the land survey and to fix the four boundaries to the petitioner's land having an extent of 435 Sq.ft comprised in Natham Resurvey Nos.9/1M in patta No.67 situated at Senbiyanenthal Village, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2026, within the time stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.K.Sudalaiyandi For Respondents : Mr.T.Amjadkhan Government Advocate

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

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W.P(MD)No.7684 of 2026

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ORDER

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The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct the land survey and to fix the four boundaries to the petitioner's land having an extent of 435 Sq.ft comprised in Natham Resurvey Nos.9/1M in patta No.67 situated at Senbiyanenthal Village, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 02.03.2026.

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The petitioner claims right over the property to an extent of 435 square feet comprised in Natham Resurvey No. 9/1M. The petitioner purchased the same through a registered sale deed dated 18.06.2025 in Document No. 1529 of 2023. Thereafter, the revenue records were mutated and Patta No. 67 was issued in the name of the petitioner. The petitioner submitted an online application dated 12.12.2025 and paid the requisite fees. Now, the petitioner is seeking to survey and the demarcate the property.

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The first respondent is directed to survey and demarcate the property with the assistance of the second respondent, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as to any other rival claimants, if any. If the first respondent requires police protection, the same may be granted by the jurisdictional police. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures:

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

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W.P(MD)No.7684 of 2026

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The official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner immediately reaching the spot where survey is to be conducted. The petitioner shall affix the signature by receiving the notice of survey.

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After survey again the petitioner shall affix signature indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction.

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If the petitioner is not satisfied, then also the petitioner shall affix signature indicating their dissatisfaction or with protest. The petitioner shall indicate that reason of their dissatisfaction or protest.

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The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be

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no order as to costs.

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24.03.2026

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes

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jbr

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