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Devan v. The District Collector

2026-02-20Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Devan, S/o. Munusamy, Sonarahalli Village, Goundanur (P.O.) Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District -635 203.

Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri -635 001.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri Revenue Division, Krishnagiri District.

3.The Tahsildar, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District -635 203.

4.The Taluk Surveyor, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri -635 001.

Respondent(s) PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents herein to conduct a fresh resurvey and rectify the deviation in measurement in respect of petitioner land comprised in Survey No.52/4, Sonarhalli Village, Pochampalli

Taluk, Krishnagiri District, by considering the online application 2026/0123/31/000212 dated 10.01.2026 and within a reasonable time. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Vignesh For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Jayaprakash Govt. Advocate

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application dated 10.01.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The petitioner had submitted an online application on 10.01.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3.Mr.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4.No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 3 and 4 if the said authorities are directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property, more fully 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 as they deem fit. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the respondents 3 and 4 are 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 respondents 3 and 4 shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property, more fully 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.

No Costs.

20-02-2026 rst Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Krishnagiri -635 001.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Krishnagiri Revenue Division, Krishnagiri District.

3.The Tahsildar, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri District -635 203.

4.The Taluk Surveyor, Pochampalli Taluk, Krishnagiri -635 001.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

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