W.P.(MD) No.3259 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 06.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD) No.3259 of 2026 Elangovan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District. 2.The Head Surveyor, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner’s properties situated in Survey No.17/5 and Survey No.17/6, A.Kalappur Village, Singampunrai Taluk, Sivagangai District by considering the petitioner’s application dated 24.09.2025 within stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Murugesan For Respondents : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader _____________ Page No. 1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.3259 of 2026 O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey and demarcate the petitioner’s properties situated in Survey Nos. 17/5 and 17/6 at A. Kalappur Village, Singampunrai Taluk, Sivagangai District, by considering the petitioner’s application dated 24.09.2025 within a stipulated time to be fixed by this Court. 2. With the consent of the parties, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. 3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that an online application has been submitted for the survey of the property in question and for demarcation of its boundaries. 4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that after consideration of the claims of the parties, proper steps would be taken to survey and demarcate the land in question in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923. _____________ Page No. 2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.3259 of 2026 5. Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 24.09.2025, survey and demarcate the petitioner’s land after consideration of the claims of all parties and pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land 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 parties are at liberty to pursue their remedies before the Civil Court. It is needless to state that before surveying the land, notice shall be issued to the adjacent landowners and other interested parties, if any. 6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. [K.SURENDER, J.] 06.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No Neutral Citation : Yes / No To 1.The Tahsildar, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District. _____________ Page No. 3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.3259 of 2026 2.The Head Surveyor, Singampunari Taluk, Sivagangai District. _____________ Page No. 4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.3259 of 2026 K.SURENDER , J. JEN W.P.(MD) No.3259 of 2026 06.02.2026 _____________ Page No. 5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis