BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 16.03.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY and W.M.P.(MD)No.5859 of 2026 Susila ... Petitioner Vs

1. The Thasildar, Eral Taluk, Thoothukkudi District.

2. The Village Administrative Officer, Siruthondanallur Village, Eral Taluk, Thoothukkudi District.

3. The Surveyor, Siruthondanallur Village, Eral Taluk, Thoothukkudi District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Eral Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

5. Thanga Jothi ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to direct the 3^rd respondent to conduct the survey of the petitioner's land in Sy.No.335/18 in Siruthondanallur Village, Eral Taluk, Thoothukkudi District, and demarcation of four boundaries by fixing survey stones, within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.Muneeswari R For R-1 to R-3 : Mr.T.Amjadkhan Government Advocate For R-4 : Mrs.M.Aasha Government Advocate ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents 1 and 2 to direct the third respondent to conduct a survey of the petitioner's land in Survey No. 335/18, situated at Siruthondanallur Village, Eral Taluk, Thoothukkudi District, and to demarcate the four boundaries by fixing survey stones.

2. The fifth respondent is the adjacent landowner. The petitioner purchased the property through a sale deed vide Document No. 546 of 2007 dated 08.06.2007. Thereafter, the petitioner has been in possession and enjoyment of the property. In these circumstances, the petitioner seeks a survey of the property.

3. The first respondent is directed survey the property with assistance of the third respondent, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as to the fifth respondent. If the first respondent requires any police protection, the same shall be granted by the fourth respondent. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures:

• 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.

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

• 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.

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. 4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

16.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

1. The Thasildar, Eral Taluk, Thoothukkudi District.

2. The Village Administrative Officer, Siruthondanallur Village, Eral Taluk, Thoothukkudi District..

3. The Surveyor, Siruthondanallur Village, Eral Taluk, Thoothukkudi District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Eral Police Station, Thoothukudi District.

S.SRIMATHY , J .

jbr ORDER MADE IN DATED : 16.03.2026