W.P.(MD) No.3775 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER W.P.(MD) No.3775 of 2026 Karuppayee @ Karuppayammal ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Tahsildhar, Bodinayakkanur Taluk, Theni District. 2.The Surveyor, Bodinayakkanur Taluk, Theni 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 carry out the survey and demarcate petitioner’s land comprised in Survey No. 670/4A measuring an extent of 92 ¾ cents, situated at Kodangipatti Village, Bodinayakkanur Taluk, Theni District and to fix the four boundaries thereon in a time bound manner as contemplated under the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Prakash For Respondents : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate _____________ Page No. 1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.3775 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 land comprised in Survey No.670/4A, measuring an extent of 92¾ cents, situated at Kodangipatti Village, Bodinayakkanur Taluk, Theni District and to fix the four boundaries thereof within a time-bound manner as contemplated under the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923. 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 Government Advocate 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 _____________ Page No. 2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.3775 of 2026 accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923. 5. Recording the aforesaid submissions, this Court directs the respondents to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 15.11.2025, survey and demarcate the petitioner’s land after consideration of the claims of all parties including the joint pattadars and pass orders in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923, within a period of sixteen 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, the joint pattadars and all other interested parties. 6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. [K.SURENDER, J.] 11.02.2026 JEN Index : Yes / No Neutral Citation : Yes / No _____________ Page No. 3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.3775 of 2026 To 1.The Tahsildhar, Bodinayakkanur Taluk, Theni District. 2.The Surveyor, Bodinayakkanur Taluk, Theni District. _____________ Page No. 4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.(MD) No.3775 of 2026 K.SURENDER , J. JEN W.P.(MD) No.3775 of 2026 11.02.2026 _____________ Page No. 5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis