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W.P(MD)No.8982 of 2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

DATED : 07.04.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY

W.P(MD)No.8982 of 2026

M.Kaliyammal ... Petitioner

Vs

1.The Tahsildar, Kuppuchipalayam Village,

Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Kuppuchipalayam Village,

Manmangalam Taluk, Karur District.

3. The State of Tamil Nadu Represented by The Inspector of Police,

Vangal Police Station, Manmangalam Taluk,

Karur District.

4.Palaniyappa Goundar ... Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 and 2 to survey and measure the land of the petitioner with regard to property at Natham Survey Nos.523/16 and 523/6 Kuppuchipalayam Village, Manmangalam Taluka, Karur District by considering the petitioner's Application Nos.

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2025/0123/14/005632 dated 24.09.2025 and 2026/0123/14/00317 dated

09.02.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Sathishkumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel

Additional Government Pleader for R.1 & R.2 M/s.M.Aasha

Government Advocate (Crl Side)

for R.3

ORDER

This petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to

survey and measure the land of the petitioner with regard to property at Natham Survey Nos.523/16 and 523/6 Kuppuchipalayam Village, Manmangalam Taluka, Karur District by considering the petitioner's Application Nos. 2025/0123/14/005632 dated 24.09.2025 and 2026/0123/14/00317 dated

09.02.2026.

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

had purchased the property through a valid sale deed dated 17.09.1975, and the patta stands in his name. He further submitted that when the petitioner decided to safeguard the land by fencing, the adjacent landowner interfered with the petitioner's rights over the property and obstructed the survey. Consequently,

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the petitioner filed a complaint before the 3rd respondent on 27.01.2026 and submitted an online application to the revenue authorities on 09.02.2026.

Hence, the present petition has been filed.

3. Heard the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for

respondents 1 & 2 and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the 3^rd

respondent.

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

directs the 1^st respondent to conduct the survey with the assistance of the second respondent after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the 4^th respondent. If necessary, seek police protection, the 3^rd respondent shall provide police protection to survey the land. In case the petitioner seeks to install the boundary stone, the same may be provided at the cost of the petitioner. 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.

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

their satisfaction.

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.

07.04.2026

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

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