Xavier Antonisami v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 24-03-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Xavier Antonisami S/o.Antonisami No.50H/21,Rayakottai Road HUDCO Hosur-635 109.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District collector Office of District collector Krishnagiri-635 115.
2. The Superintendent of police Office of the Superintendent of police krishnagiri-635 115.
3. The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Collector, Krishnagiri - 635 115.
4. The Deputy superintendent of police Office of the Deputy superintendent of police Hosur-635 109.
5. The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar Hosur-635 109.
6. The Inspector of police Mathigiri Police station Mathigiri-635 110.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER - This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to survey the land in Survey Nos.66/1A2 and 66/1A3 at Mathigiri village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, identify, demarcate, subdivide the boundaries of the land and subsequently issue separate patta by considering the petitioner's representation dated 16.02.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.M.Mohamed Afiridi For Respondent(s):
Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate (R1 to R3 & R5) Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate (For R4 & R6)
O R D E R
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application, dated 11.03.2026, with the assistance of the 6th respondent, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 11.03.2026 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.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 & 5 and Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 4 and 6.
4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the 5th 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 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 5th respondent is directed to issue notice to 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 5th 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 5th respondent, the 6th respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.
(d) There shall be no order as to costs.
24-03-2026 Index: Yes/No GSA
ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.
GSA To
1. The District collector Office of District collector Krishnagiri-635 115
2. The Superintendent of police Office of the Superintendent of police krishnagiri-635 115
3. The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Collector, Krishnagiri - 635 115.
4. The Deputy superintendent of police Office of the Deputy superintendent of police Hosur-635 109
5. The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar Hosur-635 109
6. The Inspector of police Mathigiri Police station Mathigiri-635 110 24-03-2026