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2026 DAILYLAW 52967 (MAD)

Ragavendiren v. The Tahsildar

WP(MD)/19274/2026 · 2026-07-09

S Srimathy

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP(MD). No.19274 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 09/07/2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD). No.19274 of 2026 Ragavendiren ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Thasildar Office, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District.. 2. The Head Surveyor,, Thasildar Office, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District.. 3. The Inspector of Police,, Vanniyampatti Police Station, Vanniyampatti, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District.. 4. Durairaj 5. Shanmugavel 6. Paneerselvam ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of 1/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.19274 of 2026 India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing Respondents No. 1 and 2 to survey and mark the four boundaries of the land property with an extent of 0.09.50 hectares (23.46 Cents), situated in S. No. 12/10, Ragunathapuram, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District, and to fix its boundaries as per revenue records, by obtaining adequate police protection from the 3rd Respondent police, considering petitioner online application dated 02.03.2026, within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Honble Court. For Petitioner : Mr. R.Karunanidhi, Advocate. For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mr.S. Siva Thilakar, Counsel for State For 3rd respondent : Mr. I. Murugesan Government Advocate (Crl. side) ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a direction to respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the four boundaries of the petitioner's property measuring an extent of 0.09.50 hectares (23.46 cents) comprised in Survey No.12/10, situated at Ragunathapuram, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District, by fixing boundary stones in accordance with the revenue records, with adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent, by considering the petitioner's online application dated 02.03.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.19274 of 2026 2. The petitioner claims title to the property comprised in Survey No.12/10, measuring an extent of 0.09.50 hectares (23.46 cents), by virtue of a registered Sale Deed bearing Document No.2524 of 2025, dated 05.11.2025. Pursuant to the purchase, Patta No.1910 was issued in the name of the petitioner. It is the case of the petitioner that he is in possession and enjoyment of the property and that the boundaries of the property are being disturbed by respondents 4 to 6. 3. In view of the above, the 1st respondent/Tahsildar is directed to issue notice to the petitioner as well as respondents 4 to 6 and conduct a survey of the subject property in accordance with law. If necessary, the 3rd respondent shall provide adequate police protection to facilitate the survey. In the event the petitioner seeks to erect boundary stones, the same shall be carried out at the petitioner's own cost. The Official Respondents shall also adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures: a) The Official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner immediately reaching the spot where survey is 3/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.19274 of 2026 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. 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 all the parties concerned. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 09.07.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No TRP TO 4/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.19274 of 2026 1. The Tahsildar, Thasildar Office, Rajapalayam, Virudhunagar District.. 2. The Head Surveyor,, Thasildar Office, Rajapalayam Taluk, Virudhunagar District.. 3. The Inspector of Police,, Vanniyampatti Police Station, Vanniyampatti, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar District.. 5/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP(MD). No.19274 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY,J TRP ORDER IN WP(MD) No.19274 of 2026 Date : 09/07/2026 6/6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis