A.Lashmanan v. The Collector
Writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India – survey and demarcation of land
Case brief
What is this about?
Keywords: W.P.(MD)No.982 of 2026; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; K.Surender, J.; writ of mandamus; Article 226; survey and demarcation; measurement of land; T.Survey Nos.94/1A2, 94/1A3B, 94/1B, 94/1C; Karumathur Village; Usilampatti Taluk; Chellampatti Sub Registration Office; Madurai District; Receipt No.2025/0123/24/021794 dated 15.11.2025; police protection; Inspector of Police, Chekkanurani Police Station; Thasildar; Head Surveyor; Collector; representation dated 15.11.2025; Sections 9 and 10, Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act 1923; disposal with direction; notice to adjacent landowners; twelve weeks; rival claims to competent civil court; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the second respondent to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 15.11.2025 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law, after notice to the petitioner and owners of relevant adjacent lands, within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; rival claims, if any, may be agitated before the competent civil court; no costs.