BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD) NO. 21061 of 2026 RM V Subbaiah Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Collector Office Main Road Chennamanayakkanpatti Settinaickenpatti Dindigul - 624 004. 2. The District Revenue Officer Collactorate Collector Office Main Road Chennamanayakkanpatti Settinaickenpatti Dindigul - 624 004. 3. The Tahsildar Dindigul West Taluk Office Road Dindigul Bazaar Dindigul - 624001. 4. The Deputy Inspector of Survey Office of the Tahsildar Dindigul West Taluk Dindigul - 624002. Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s): Mr.Niranjan S. Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.I.Pinaygash, Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu Prayer: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct a survey and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis demarcate the four boundaries of the petitioners property situated at Adalur Village, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District, comprised in Patta No.286, Old Natham Survey No.241/8 corresponding to New Natham Survey No. 241/8C, measuring an extent of 185 square meters, by considering the petitioners online application bearing Application No. 2026/N123/13/000658 dated 23.06.2026, in accordance with law and within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to conduct a survey and demarcate the four boundaries of the petitioners property situated at Adalur Village, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District, comprised in Patta No.286, Old Natham Survey No.241/8 corresponding to New Natham Survey No. 241/8C, measuring an extent of 185 square meters, by considering the petitioner's online application bearing Application No. 2026/N123/13/000658 dated 23.06.2026, in accordance with law and within such time as may be stipulated by this Court. 2.The petitioner is claiming right over the property in Old Natham Survey No.241/8 corresponding to New Natham Survey No. 241/8C. The petitioner has purchased the property through sale deeds dated 08.01.2025 and 02.06.2025 in Doc.Nos.52 and 1498 of 2025 respectively. Originally, the land belongs to one Jaganatha Pillai, son of Late. Narayana Poosari Pillai and the said Jaganatha Pillai's wife Late.Ramayammal whose names are entered in Patta No.286. After the demise of the wife Ramayammal, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis the property devolved upon the legal heirs by succession and legal heir certificate was issued to this effect. Totally, there are 20 co-sharers. The petitioner has purchased the 7/10th share from the said property. Now, the petitioner is seeking to survey the property ie., 7/10th share of the said property. 3.This Court is directing the Tahsildar to conduct the survey after issuing notice to the petitioner and the 10 co-share holders and conduct survey in accordance to law. If the Tahsildar is seeking any police protection, the jurisdictional police shall provide the same. 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 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4.With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 24-07-2026 Tmg Note: Issue order copy on 30.07.2026. To 1. The District Collector Collector Office Main Road Chennamanayakkanpatti https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis Settinaickenpatti Dindigul - 624 004. 2. The District Revenue Officer Collactorate Collector Office Main Road Chennamanayakkanpatti Settinaickenpatti Dindigul - 624 004. 3. The Tahsildar Dindigul West Taluk Office Road Dindigul Bazaar Dindigul - 624001. 4. The Deputy Inspector of Survey Office of the Tahsildar Dindigul West Taluk Dindigul - 624002. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis