Rangan v. The Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-01-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Rangan, S/o Late Muthukauppa Padaiyaachi, Theyaganoor, Pudhur, Theyaganoor Post, Atttur Taluk, Salem District.

Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Tahdildars Office, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Tahsildars Office, Thalaivasal Town and Circle, Salem District.

3.Inspector of Police, Thalaivasal Police Station, Thalaivasal Salem 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 Respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioners application dated 27.11.2025 seeking to survey and fix the boundaries of the petitioner's land in S. F. No 81/10, to an extent of 0.35.00 acres, S.F No.82/2C to an extent of 0.28.00 acres, S.F. No 82/4 to an extent of 0-22.50 acres, S.F. no 82/5 to an extent of 0-64.00 acres, S.F. No 82/6 to and extent of 0-23.00 acres, S.F. no 82/7 to an extnet of 0-64-50 acres at Kamakkapalayam Village Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District, by availing the assistance of the 3rd respondent on merits with the time limit fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.L.Mouli For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam Govt Advocate For R1 and R2 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Govt Advocate(crl.Side) 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, based on his online application dated 27.11.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an online application on 27.11.2025 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 and 2. Mr.Venkatatesa Perumal, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice on behalf of the 3rd respondent. 4.No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 1 and 2 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 1 and 2 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 1 and 2 shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property, more fully 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 the need arises for police assistance and on a request made by the 2nd respondent, the 3rd 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 Tahsildar, Tahdildars Office, Thalaivasal Taluk, Salem District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Tahsildars Office, Thalaivasal Town and Circle, Salem District.

3.Inspector of Police, Thalaivasal Police Station, Thalaivasal Salem District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

rst 22-01-2026