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2026 DAILYLAW 73006 (MAD)

P.R.PANDIAN v. THE TAHSILDAR

WP/7844/2026 · 2026-02-26

Abdul Quddhose

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 7844 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 26-02-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE WP No. 7844 of 2026 P.R.Pandian ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar Kurinjipadi Kurinjipadi Taluk 607302. 2. The Land Surveyor Kurinjipadi Kurinjipadi Taluk 607302. ..Respondent(s) Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to inspect and survey the lands measuring an extent of 0.21.0 acres out of 0.36.0 ares equals to 52 cents Punja Land, comprised in New Survey No. 69/3A situated at Abathanapuram Village and earmark the boundaries, on the basis of the application No.2024/0123/18/005855 dated 29.08.2024 followed by the petitioner’s representation dated 25.09.2025. For Petitioner(s): Mr.L.Chandrakumar For Respondent(s): Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Govt Advocate https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 7844 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. The petitioner had submitted a representation dated 25.09.2025 seeking for survey and demarcation of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition. 3. Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 4. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents, if the aforesaid representation of the petitioner is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections if any from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party whom the respondents deem it fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the land in question, the respondents are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners, and also to any other party, whom the respondents deem it fit https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 7844 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 to enquire. (b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. (c) If any need arises, the respondents are permitted to submit a petition for police assistance, and upon receipt of such request, the concerned jurisdictional police shall render necessary police assistance for conducting survey and demarcation of the subject property. No Costs. 26-02-2026 Neutral Citation: Yes/No RKM To 1. The Tahsildar Kurinjipadi Kurinjipadi Taluk 607302. 2. The Land Surveyor Kurinjipadi Kurinjipadi Taluk 607302. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 7844 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J. RKM WP No. 7844 of 2026 26-02-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis