Ravikumar v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 27.02.2026 CORAM :
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Ravikumar, Rep. by its Power Agent B.Srikar ... Petitioner 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, Hosur - 635 109.
6.The Inspector of Police, HUDCO Police Station, Hosur - 635 109.
... Respondents Page No.1 of 6
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 5th respondent to survey the land in Survey No.39/1 with an extend of 1.36 Acres, Survey No.39/7 with an extend of 1.50 Acres, Survey No.39/7A with an extend of 0.42 Cents, Survey No.39/7B with an extend of 1.00 Acre, Survey No.39/8A with an extend of 1.00 Acre, Survey No.39/8B with an extend of 2.00 Acres, Survey No.39/9 with an extend of 3.00 Acres and Survey No.39/10C with an extend of 0.85 at Punugandoddi Village, Kelavarapalli, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District identify and demarcate the boundaries of the land and by considering the representation of the 2nd petitioner dated 06.01.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Mohamed Afridi For Respondents : Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader [R1, R3 & R5] Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Government Advocate (Crl.Side) [R2, R4 & R6] *****
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 5th respondent to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on the online application, dated 06.01.2026 with the assistance of the respondents 2, 4 and 6.
2. Since the aforesaid application was not considered by the respondents till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition. Page No.2 of 6
3. Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1, 3 and 5 and Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 2, 4 and 6.
4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the 5th respondent is directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property morefully disclosed 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 they deem fit to put on notice within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the 5th respondent is 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 5th 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 twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page No.3 of 6
(c) If the need arises for police assistance and on a request made by the 5th respondent, the 6th respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.
(d) There shall be no order as to costs.
27.02.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp Page No.4 of 6
To 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, Hosur - 635 109.
6.The Inspector of Police, HUDCO Police Station, Hosur - 635 109.
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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.
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