Selvam M v. The Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Selvam M ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tahsildar Valapady Taluk, Salem District

2. The Head surveyor Valapady Taluk Salem District

3. The Inspector of Police Valapady Police station Salem District

4. Kannan

5. Natarajan

6. Saleth Mary ..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 the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's property in survey number 352/3 measuring an extent of 0.97.00 Ares in patta No.301, respectively situated at Thirumanur village, valapathy, Taluk, Salem District and fix its boundaries as per the Sale deed Nos.86/2001 and 1098/2012 by obtaining adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent within the period to be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.Arun Kumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Jaya Prakash, GA For R1 & R2 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal, GA (Crl.) For R3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 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 24.11.2025 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.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. Since no adverse orders are passed against the respondents 4 to 6, notice to them in this writ petition is dispensed with.

4. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 1 and 2, if the aforesaid representation of the petitioner is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing objections from the respondents 4 to 6 as well as any other

party whom the respondents 1 and 2 deem fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the land in question, the respondents 1 and 2 are directed to issue notice to the respondents 4 to 6, and also to any other party, whom the respondents 1 and 2 deem fit to enquire.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents 1 and 2 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 1 and 2 are permitted to submit a petition for police assistance, and upon receipt of such request, the third respondent shall render necessary police assistance for conducting survey and demarcation of the subject property.

No Costs.

27-01-2026 RKM

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

RKM To

1. The Tahsildar Valapady Taluk, Salem District

2. The Head surveyor Valapady Taluk Salem District

3. The Inspector of Police Valapady Police station Salem District 27-01-2026