K.Shankar v. The Inspector Of Police

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 21.03.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN W.P.No.10019 of 2025 K.Shankar ... Petitioner Vs.

The Inspector of Police, Srimushnam Police Station, Cuddalore District. ..Respondent PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner for surveying the land comprised in Survey No.159/15 measuring to an extend of 0.22.0 acres situated at Pudaiyur Village, Sri Mushnam Taluk, Cuddalore District within time stipulated by this Court, based on the notice dated 20.12.2024 bearing F.L.Application.008675 issued by the Tahsildar, Srimushnam.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.K.Yokesh Sriram For Respondent : Mr.A.Gopinath, Government Advocate (crl.side)

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondent to provide adequate police protection to the petitioner for the purpose of surveying the land in Survey No. 159/15, measuring an extent of 0.22.0 acres, situated at Pudaiyur Village, Srimushnam Taluk, Cuddalore District.

2. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

3. The petitioner is the owner of the property comprised in Survey No.159/15 measuring to an extend of 0.22.0 acres situated at Pudaiyur Village, Sri Mushnam Taluk, Cuddalore District. It is stated that there is a dispute regarding the ownership of the subject property, and as a result, the opposing parties are obstructing the petitioner from conducting the survey of the property. In this regard, the petitioner filed an application before the revenue authorities along with the requisite fees. However, when the surveyor visited the property to conduct the survey, the counter parties obstructed the surveyor from carrying out the survey.

Consequently, the petitioner submitted a representation seeking police protection to facilitate the survey of the property.

4. In view of the facts and circumstances of the case, it is observed that in the event the surveyor encounters any obstruction or hindrance while surveying the petitioner's property, the surveyor is entitled to seek assistance from the respondent, who shall provide the necessary police protection. On receipt of such a request, the respondent is directed to conduct an enquiry and, if necessary, provide adequate police protection to the surveyor during the process of surveying the petitioner's land. 5.With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

21.03.2025 : Yes/No Speaking/non-speaking order shk

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

shk To 1.The Inspector of Police, Srimushnam Police Station, Cuddalore District.

2.The Public Prosecutor, High Court, Madras.

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