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S.Vinoth v. The Surveyor

2026-04-17Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE S.Vinoth ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Surveyor Marakkanam Taluk office, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram district 604 303.

2. The Inspector of Police F-5, Marakkanam Police station, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram district 604 303.

3. J.Dharmalingam

4. D.Karthik

5. D.Sabareesan

6. J.Shanmugam ..Respondent(s) PRAYER - This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st respondent to survey the petitioner's land and to direct 2nd respondent to provide protection to the petitioner from the respondent 3 to 6 at time of survey the petitioner land based on the petitioner's representation dated 20.02.2026.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.M.Manikandhan For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate (For R1) Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate (For R2)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the 1st respondent to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application, dated 16.02.2026, with the assistance of the 2nd respondent, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 16.02.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not considered by the official respondents till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the 1st respondent and Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice on behalf of the 2nd respondent. Since no

adverse orders are passed against the respondents 3 to 6 in this writ petition, notice to the respondents 3 to 6 is dispensed with.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the 1st respondent is directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, after hearing the objections, if any, from the respondents 3 to 6, the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party whom they deem fit to put on notice, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the 1st respondent is directed to issue notice to the respondents 3 to 6, 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 1st respondent 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 twelve (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 1st respondent, the 2nd respondent shall render

police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.

(d) There shall be no order as to costs.

17-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA To

1. The Surveyor Marakkanam Taluk office, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram district 604 303.

2. The Inspector of Police F-5, Marakkanam Police station, Marakkanam Taluk, Villupuram district 604 303.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

GSA 17-04-2026