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Badmanban v. The Tahsildar

2026-04-02Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Badmanban S/o.P.Kanniappan Thandalam village Kumpinipet Post Arakkonam Taluk Ranipet District ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tahsildar Arakkonam Taluk Arakkonam Ranipet District

2. The Inspector of Police Arakkonam Taluk police station Arakkonam Ranipet District

3. Muthu S/o.Kuppan Thandalam village Kumpinipet post Arakkonam Taluk Ranipet District ..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to survey the petitioners land in SF No.295/1 1-18.50 Hectares as per patta No.856 situated at Thandalam village, Arakkonam Taluk, with the assistance of the 2nd respondent within the time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.P.Krishnan R.Arthi For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate for R1 Mr.V.Meganathan, Government Advocate[Crl. Side] for R2

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondent to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application, dated 31.12.2025 and representation, dated 11.02.2026, with the assistance of the 2nd respondent, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 31.12.2025 and a representation on 11.02.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the 1st respondent and Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice on behalf of the 2nd respondent. 4.

Since no adverse order is being passed against the 3rd respondent, notice to the 3rd respondent is dispensed with. 5.

No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the 1st 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 of the 3rd respondent and 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 1st respondent is directed to issue notice to the 3rd respondent and 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 1st 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 1st respondent, the 2nd respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.

(d) There shall be no order as to costs.

02-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RKA

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

RKA To

1. The Tahsildar Arakkonam Taluk Arakkonam Ranipet District

2. The Inspector of Police Arakkonam Taluk police station Arakkonam Ranipet District 02-04-2026