V.Sekar v. The Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 10.03.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE V.Sekar ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Chetpet Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District - 606 801.

2.The Head Surveyor, Chetpet Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District - 606 801.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent herein to conduct survey of the petitioner land and laying boundary stone in S.No.152/2B, 152/1B2 and 152/8B2 situated at Seiyananthal Village, Chetpet Taluk, Tiruvannamali District by considering the petitioner representation/Application dated on 08.01.2026, within a reasonable time framed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Tamilselvan For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 2nd respondent to survey and demarcate the properties, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his application, dated 08.01.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 08.01.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the 2nd respondent is directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's properties morefully disclosed 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 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 2nd respondent is 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 2nd respondent shall conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the properties morefully disclosed 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) There shall be no order as to costs.

10.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Tahsildar, Chetpet Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District - 606 801.

2.The Head Surveyor, Chetpet Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District - 606 801.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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