Madras High CourtWP/7298/2026disposed of

Vasantha v. The Tashildar

2026-02-25Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 25-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

1. Vasantha Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tashildar Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District 2.The head Surveyor Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District 3.The Inspector of police Gangavalli Polcie station, Salem District Respondent(s) PRAYER Direct the 1st and 2nd respondent to survey the land through the 3rd respondent comprising in S. Nos. 653/1, 653/7 measuring 3.75 acres situated at Thendavur South Village, Thedavur Post, Gangavalli Taluk Salem District based on the application dated 28.08.2025 For Petitioner(s):

M/s.S.Vinodha For Respondent(s):

Mr.C.Jayaprakash 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 her, based on her online application dated 28.08.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an online application on 28.08.2025 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 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. 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 2, the third respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.

No Costs.

25-02-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To 1.The Tashildar Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District 2.The head Surveyor Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District 3.The Inspector of police Gangavalli Polcie station, Salem District

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

ab 25-02-2026