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Singaravelu v. The Thasildar

2026-02-16Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 16-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Singaravelu Petitioner(s) Vs The Thasildar Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER to direct the respondent survey the land comprising in old survey No.789 and New Survey No.789/2, in measuring about 2.24 acres this property situated at Jerthalaw Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District based on the petitioner representation dated 11.12.2025 For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Saravanan For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Govt Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondent to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is

owned by him, based on his representation dated 11.12.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The petitioner had submitted his representation on 11.12.2025 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same 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 respondent.

4.No prejudice will be caused to the respondent if the said authority is directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property, morefully 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 whom the respondent deems it fit. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the respondent is directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners, if any and also to any other party whom the respondent deems it fit to put on notice.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the 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 the need arises for police assistance, the same may be rendered by the respondent for the effective implementation of this order.

No Costs.

16-02-2026 vga To The Thasildar Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

vga 16-02-2026