Madras High CourtWP/1551/2026disposed of

Shaikh Iliyaz Ahmed v. The District Collector

2026-01-27Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Shaikh Iliyaz Ahmed ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector office of District collector, Krishnagiri-635 115.

2. The Superintendent of Police Office of the Superintendent of Police, Krishnagiri-635 115.

3. The District Revenue Officer Office of District collector Krishnagiri-635 115.

4. The Deputy Superintendent of Police Office of the Deputy Superintendent of police, Hosur- 635 109.

5. The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar, Shoolagiri- 635 117.

6. The Inspector of police Shoolagiri Police Station, Shoolagiri- 635 117.

..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 respondents to survey the land in survey No.349/2A1A1, with an extend of 5.54 acres, at Marudhandapalli village, Shoolagiri Taluk, Identify and demarcate the boundaries of the land, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.12.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Mohamed Afridi For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Govt Advocate( R1,R3 & R5) Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal, GA (Crl) For R2,R4 & R6

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the fifth respondent 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 03.12.2025 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.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1, 3 and 5.

4. No prejudice will be caused to the fifth respondent, if the aforesaid representation of the petitioner is considered, on merits and in accordance with

law, after hearing objections if any from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party whom the fifth respondent deems fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the land in question, the fifth respondent is directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners, and also to any other party, whom the fifth respondent deems fit to enquire.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the fifth respondent 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 four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(c) If any need arises, the fifth respondent is permitted to submit a petition for police assistance, and upon receipt of such request, the sixth respondent shall render necessary police assistance for conducting survey and demarcation of the subject property.

No Costs.

27-01-2026 RKM

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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