W.P.(MD)No.812 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 12.01.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD)No.812 of 2026 N.Ponnusamy ... Petitioner -vs- 1.The Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. 2.The Taluk Surveyor, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to survey the land comprised in Survey No.219/2 having an extent of 0.20.5 ares, situated at Singarakottai Village, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 18.11.2025, within the time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prithviraj For Respondents : Mr.B.Ramanathan Additional Government Pleader ____________ p. 2 W.P.(MD)No.812 of 2026 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to survey the land comprised in Survey No.219/2 having an extent of 0.20.5 ares, situated at Singarakottai Village, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District, by considering the petitioner's application dated 18.11.2025, within the time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property in question and that an application dated 18.11.2025 was made seeking survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the said property. Since no action has been taken by the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed. 4. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that after issuing notice to the adjacent land owners, ____________ p. 3 W.P.(MD)No.812 of 2026 appropriate steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923. 5. Recording the aforesaid submission, this writ petition stands disposed of with a direction to the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's application dated 18.11.2025 for survey and demarcation on merits and in accordance with law. Notice shall be issued to the petitioner and the owners of adjacent lands and appropriate orders shall be passed in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act 1923, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event of any rival claims, the same can be agitated before the competent civil court. No costs. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 12.01.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. ____________ p. 4 W.P.(MD)No.812 of 2026 2.The Taluk Surveyor, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District. ____________ p. 5 W.P.(MD)No.812 of 2026 K.SURENDER , J. smn2 W.P.(MD)No.812 of 2026 12.01.2026 ____________