N.M.Alagu v. The Tashildar,
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 23-02-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE
1. N.M.Alagu Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Tashildar, Gudiyatham Taluk, Vellore District.
2.The Firka Surveyor, Bojanapuram Firka, Taluk Office, Gudiyatham, Vellore District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Gudiyatham Police Station, Vellore District.
Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the 1st and 2nd Respondents to survey the land comprised in Survey No.60/45 measuring 265 Sq.Ft. situated at Bojanapuram Village, Gudiyatham Taluk, Krishnagiri District along with the assistance of the 3rd Respondent within the time frame fixed by this Honorable Court. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Arumugam Govt Advocate For R1 and R2 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Govt Advocate For R3
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner
is owned by him, based on his online application dated 30.12.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
2. The petitioner had submitted an online application on 30.12.2025 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.
3. Mr. S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2. Mr.Venkatatesa Perumal, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice on behalf of the third respondent.
4.No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 1 and 2 if the said authorities are 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 they deem it fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the respondents 1 and 2 are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners and also to any other party, whom they deem it fit to enquire.
(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents 1 and 2 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 and on a request made by the respondents 1 and 3, the third respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.
No Costs.
23-02-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To 1.The Tashildar, Gudiyatham Taluk, Vellore District.
2.The Firka Surveyor, Bojanapuram Firka, Taluk Office, Gudiyatham, Vellore District.
3.The Inspector of Police, Gudiyatham Police Station, Vellore District.
ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.
ab 23-02-2026