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C.Duraisamy v. The District Collector

2026-03-17Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.03.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE C.Duraisamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Coimbatore District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Coimbatore District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbatore District.

4.The Tahsildar, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore District.

5.The Taluk Head Surveyor, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take action to the petitioner's representation dated 21.01.2026 submitted with regard to survey the agriculture land properties.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Logeswaren For Respondents : Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to survey and demarcate the properties morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application, dated 21.01.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 21.01.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not 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 would be caused to the respondents, if the respondents 4 and 5 are directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's properties morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of this writ petition, after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party whom they deem fit to put on notice. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- Page No.2 of 4

(a) Before surveying the lands in question, the respondents 4 and 5 are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners, and also to any other party, whom they deem fit to put on notice.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents 4 and 5 shall conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the properties morefully disclosed in the affidavit filed in support of 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) There shall be no order as to costs.

17.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The District Collector, Coimbatore District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Coimbatore District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Coimbatore District.

4.The Tahsildar, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore District.

5.The Taluk Head Surveyor, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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