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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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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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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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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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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S.SRIMATHY, J
msrm
Order made in W.P.(MD)No. 7908 of 2026
25.03.2026
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