G.Pughazenthi v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06.02.2026

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA G.Pughazenthi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector Office of District Collector, Cuddalore District.

2.The District Revenue Officer Office of the District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore District.

3.Revenue Divisional Officer Office of Revenue Divisional Officer, Cuddalore District.

4.Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar, Cuddalore District.

5.Land Surveyor Land Survey Branch, Tahsildar Office, Cuddalore District.

6.The Inspector of Police Thirupadripuliyur Police Station, Cuddalore.

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Writ Petition (Criminal) is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 6th respondent to provide police protection to survey, demarcate and fix the boundary of the land in T.S.No.137/2, measuring an extent of 1232 Sq.ft situated in Block No.6, Ward No.5, Pidari Amman Kovil Street, Thirupapuliyur, Cuddalore by considering the petitioner representation dated 29.01.2026. For Petitioner : Ms.Neela Narayani For Respondents : Mr.K.M.D.Muhilan Additional Public Prosecutor

O R D E R

The present Writ Petition Criminal has been filed seeking a direction to the 6th respondent to provide police protection to survey, demarcate and fix the boundary of the land in T.S.No.137/2, measuring an extent of 1,232 Sq.ft, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 29.01.2026.

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When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) appearing for the respondent police submitted that the petitioner has submitted a representation seeking to survey, demarcate and fix the boundary of his land. He further submitted that if a due request is made by the Surveyor seeking police protection and a date is fixed for the said purpose, adequate protection will be provided for measuring the land.

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Recording the same, this Writ Petition Criminal is disposed of. No costs.

06.02.2026 rpl To 1.The District Collector Office of District Collector, Cuddalore District.

2.The District Revenue Officer Office of the District Revenue Officer, Cuddalore District.

3.Revenue Divisional Officer Office of Revenue Divisional Officer, Cuddalore District.

4.Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar, Cuddalore District.

5.Land Surveyor Land Survey Branch, Tahsildar Office, Cuddalore District.

6.The Inspector of Police Thirupadripuliyur Police Station, Cuddalore.

6.The Public Prosecutor, High Court of Madras.

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A.D.JAGADISH CHANDIRA , J.

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