R.Rajendran v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 29-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE R.Rajendran ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Dharmapuri Distrct, Dharmapuri 636 705

2. The Tahsildar Nallampalli Taluk office, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District 636 807

3. The Head Surveyor, Nallampalli Taluk office, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District 636 807

4. The Village Administrative officer Laligam Revenue Village, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District 636 807

5. The Inspector of police Adhiyamankottai Police Station, Indur, Dharmapuri District 636 803 ..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 2nd Respondent herein to conduct survey and measurement of the property situated in Survey no 319/5, Laligam Revenue Village, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri Distrct, measuring an extent of 0.50.50 ares., strictly in accordance with circular RC.No.Q5/20403/2020 (SV) dated 15.03.2021, based on the petitioner's online land survey application bearing No 2025/ 0123/ 05/ 014474 dated 03.11.2025, and to complete the same within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.C.Palanisamy For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Govt Advocate Order This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the second 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 03.11.2025 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.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. No prejudice will be caused to the second 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 second respondent deems fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the land in question, the second respondent is directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners, and also to any other party, whom the second respondent deems fit to enquire.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the second 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 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(c) If any need arises, the second respondent is permitted to submit a petition for police assistance, and upon receipt of such request, the concerned jurisdictional police shall render

necessary police assistance for conducting survey and demarcation of the subject property.

No Costs. W.M.P.No.1916 of 2026 is closed.

29-01-2026 RKM To

1. The District Collector Dharmapuri Distrct, Dharmapuri 636 705

2. The Tahsildar Nallampalli Taluk office, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District 636 807

3. The Head Surveyor, Nallampalli Taluk office, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District 636 807

4. The Village Administrative officer Laligam Revenue Village, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District 636 807

5. The Inspector of police Adhiyamankottai Police Station, Indur, Dharmapuri District 636 803

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

RKM 29-01-2026