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S.Sivaguru v. The Tahsildar

2026-02-24Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

1. S.Sivaguru S/o Sakthivel, No 1/14, perumal Kovil Street, Melkavarapattu Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tahsildar Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District 2.The Head Surveyor Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the Respondent No. 2 to conduct a survey in the petitioners property in Survey No. 163/11 in an extent of 2520 sq.ft situated at Melkavarapattu Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District and mark the boundaries by considering the petitioners representation dated 09.02.2026 within the time limit as stipulated by this Honble Court For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V Manikandan For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Govt Advocate For Respondent

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondent

No.2 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his representation dated 09.02.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 24.09.2025 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr. R. P. Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 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 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 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 8 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

No Costs.

24-02-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To 1.The Tahsildar Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District 2.The Head Surveyor Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

ab 24-02-2026