← Library
Madras High CourtWP/6687/2026disposed of

C.Sannasi v. The District Collector

2026-02-24Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

1. C.Sannasi S/o. Chellamuthu, No.130, Kizhuku Street, Olappadi, Thennampillaiyur Village and Post, Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Office of the Collectorate, Salem District.

2.The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District.

3.The Head Surveyor Office of Tahsildar Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District.

4.The Inspector of Police Yethapur Police Station, Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the 2nd and 3rd Respondent to measure the petitioners land property and fix boundary stones in Survey No.55/10 A1B to an extent of about 0-1.62 Area (Hec/Ares) Survey No.55/10A2 to an extent of about 0-13.76 Area (Hec/Ares) Survey No.55/13 to an extent of about 0-1.50 Area (Hec/Ares) and Survey No.55/14 to an extent of about 0-1.50 Area (Hec/Ares) in

Thennampillaiyur Village, Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District with aid of the 4th Respondent by disposing of the petitioners online application dated 24.01.2026 vide petition No.2026/0123/08/000390 and the same within a time to be stipulated by this Court For Petitioner(s):

Mr.. A.Rajakumar For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Jayaprakash Govt Advocate For R1 to R3 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Govt Advocate For R4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 2 and 3 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application dated 24.01.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an online application on 24.01.2026 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 1 to 3. Mr.Venkatatesa Perumal, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice on behalf of the fourth respondent.

4.No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 2 and 3 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 2 and 3 are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners if any 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 2 and 3 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 2 and 3, the fourth respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.

No Costs.

24-02-2026

Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To 1.The District Collector Office of the Collectorate, Salem District.

2.The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District.

3.The Head Surveyor Office of Tahsildar Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District.

4.The Inspector of Police Yethapur Police Station, Pethanaickenpalayam Taluk, Salem District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

ab 24-02-2026