Madras High CourtWP/1578/2026disposed of

Palanisamy v. The District Collector

2026-01-22Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Palanisamy, S/o.Sengottaiyan, No.4/42, Periyakadu Kattipalayam, Mamundi Post, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakakl District.

Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Collector, Namakkal District, Namakkal.

2.The Tahsildar, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.

3.The Head Surveyor, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Vennandur Police Station, Namakkal District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to survey and demarcate petitioner's lands by fixing the boundary stones for a properties comprised in Survey Nos 200/13, 210/1, 211/10, 211/11, 211/12, 211/13, 211/15, 211/24 and 211/8 situated at Mamundi Village, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District with 4th respondent's police aid in pursuance of his online application dated 15.09.2025 and representation dated 30.12.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Subash For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam Govt Advocate For R1 To R3 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Govt Advocate (Crl.Side) For R4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 2 and 3 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application dated 15.09.2025 and his representation dated 30.12.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2.The petitioner had submitted an online application on 15.09.2025 and a representation dated 30.12.2025 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition. 3.Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. Mr.Venkatatesa Perumal, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice on behalf of the 4th respondent. 4.No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 2 and 3 if the said authorities are directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property, more fully described in the prayer to this writ petition,

after hearing the objections if any from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party as they deem fit. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the respondents 2 and 3 are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners and also to any other party, if they deem fit to put on notice.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents 2 and 3 shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property, more fully descried 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 the need arises for police assistance and on a request made by the 3rd respondent, the 4th respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.

No Costs.

22-01-2026 rst Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The District Collector, Namkkal District, Namakkal, 2.The Tahsildar, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.

3.The Head Surveyor, Tiruchengode Taluk, Namakkal District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Vennandur Police Station, Namakkal District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

rst 22-01-2026