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R.Krishnamoorthy v. The Sub Collector

2026-03-17Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE R.Krishnamoorthy ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Sub Collector O/o.Sub Collector Office, Gopichettypalayam, Erode District.

2. The Tahsildar O/o.Tahsildar Office, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District.

3. The land Surveyor O/o.Tahsildar office, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District.

4. The Inspector of police Bhavani Police Station, Erode District.

..Respondent(s) Directing the respondents to survey the land in survey No.677/ 2B situated at periyapuliyur Village, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District based on online application No. 2026/ 0123/ 10/ 000561 dated 24.02.2026 with protection of the 4th respondent police accordance with law. For Petitioner(s):

Ms.S.Sengkodi For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam Govt Advocate for R1 to R3 Mr.V.Meganathan, Govt. Advocate for R4

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application dated 24.02.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The petitioner had submitted his online application dated 24.02.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3.Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 3. Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice on behalf of the fourth respondent. 4.This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's application.

5.No prejudice will be caused to respondents 2 and 3 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 of the neighbouring land owners as well as any

other party whom respondents 2 and 3 deem it fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the second respondent is directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners and also to any other party, whom they deem it fit to put on notice.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the third 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 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 second respondent, the fourth respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order. No Costs.

17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA

To

1. The Sub Collector O/o.Sub Collector Office, Gopichettypalayam, Erode District.

2. The Tahsildar O/o.Tahsildar Office, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District.

3. The land Surveyar O/o.Tahsildar office, Bhavani Taluk, Erode District.

4. The Inspector of police Bhavani Police Station, Erode District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

VGA 17-03-2026