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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 39827

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY
Kannadasan – Appellant
Versus
The Tahsildar – Respondent



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W.P.(MD)No.7908 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED: 25.03.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

W.P.(MD)No.7908 of 2026

Kannadasan ... Petitioner

Vs.

1. The Thasildar, Singampunari,

Sivagangai District.

2. The Firka Surveyor, Singampunari Taluk,

Sivagangai District. ... Respondents

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to survey the land and fix the four boundaries of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No. 94/2C2A with an extent of 0.04.40 ares of Punja Land situated at Piranmalai Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District and issue a survey certificate

within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

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W.P.(MD)No.7908 of 2026

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Paranjothi

For Respondents : Mr.A.Oliraja Government Advocate

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to

survey the land and fix the four boundaries of the petitioner's property comprised in Survey No.94/2C2A with an extent of 0.04.40 ares of Punja Land situated at Piranmalai Village, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District and issue a survey

certificate within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner

purchased the property through a registered sale deed dated 29.09.2025, bearing Document No. 2552 of 2025, in Survey No. 94/2C2A, measuring an extent of 0.04.40 ares of punja land. The patta also stands in the name of the petitioner. It was further submitted that the petitioner remitted the requisite fee online and obtained the receipt; however, the respondents have not conducted the survey.

Hence, the present writ petition has been filed.

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W.P.(MD)No.7908 of 2026

3. Heard the learned Government Advocate appearing for respondents.

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs

the 1st respondent to conduct the survey and fix the four boundaries of the petitioner's property with the assistance of the second respondent after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as rival claimants if any. If necessary, seek police protection, the Jurisdictional police shall provide police protection to survey the land. The Court is also directing the Official respondents to adhere to the

following Standard Operating Procedures:

a. 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.

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

satisfaction.

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W.P.(MD)No.7908 of 2026

c. 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 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy

of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

25.03.2026

Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes

NCC : Yes / No msrm

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W.P.(MD)No.7908 of 2026

To

1. The Thasildar, Singampunari,

Sivagangai District.

2. The Firka Surveyor, Singampunari Taluk,

Sivagangai District.

3. The Government Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court,

Madurai

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W.P.(MD)No.7908 of 2026

S.SRIMATHY, J

msrm

Order made in W.P.(MD)No. 7908 of 2026

25.03.2026

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