W.P(MD)No.18931 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.18931 of 2026 Vinayagi ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Thisaiyanvillai Taluk, Taluk Office, Thisaiyanvillai, Tirunelveli District. 2. The Head Surveyor,, Thisaiyanvillai Taluk, Taluk Office, Thisaiyanvillai, Tirunelveli District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to grant individual patta by subdividing the petitioner's land in Survey No.127/1B1B to the extent of 10 cents of land situated at Karaisuthu Puthur, Navaladi Village, Thisaiyanvillai Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.05.2026, within the time stipulated by this Honourable Court. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18931 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.R.Aravindraj For Respondents : Mr.I.Pinaygash Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to grant an individual patta by sub- dividing the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No. 127/1B1B, measuring an extent of 10 cents, situated at Karaisuthu Puthur, Navaladi Village, Thisaiyanvillai Taluk, Tirunelveli District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.05.2026, within the time stipulated by this Court. 2. The petitioner's father was the owner of the property comprised in Survey No. 127/1B1B, measuring an extent of 10 cents. The petitioner's father inherited the property through a registered Partition deed vide Document No. 1875 of 1981. Thereafter, he executed a settlement deed in favour of the petitioner vide Document No.1822 of 2025 dated 10.06.2025. Patta No.227 stand in the name of the petitioner's father. The petitioner has applied for sub-division and survey of the property for the purpose of obtaining an individual patta. According to the petitioner, there are no rival claimants in respect of the property. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18931 of 2026 3. In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to conduct a survey with the assistance of the second respondent after issuing notice to the petitioner and any rival claimants, if any. If the first respondent requires police protection, the same shall be provided by the jurisdictional police. 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. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18931 of 2026 4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 07.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To: 1. The Tahsildar, Thisaiyanvillai Taluk, Taluk Office, Thisaiyanvillai, Tirunelveli District. 2. The Head Surveyor,, Thisaiyanvillai Taluk, Taluk Office, Thisaiyanvillai, Tirunelveli District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.18931 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J. jbr ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.18931 of 2026 DATED : 07.07.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis