P.Ezhumalai v. The District Collector,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 12.04.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. SATHISH KUMAR P.Ezhumalai .. Petitioner

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1.The District Collector Ranipet 2.The Superintendent of Police Ranipet 3.The Revenue Divisional Office Ranipet Town 4.The Tahsildar Walaja Taluk 5.The Sub Registrar Kaveripakkam Sub-Registrar Office 6.The Inspector of Police Kaveripakkam Police Station .. Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 6 herein to 1/4

take proper and immediate action to given a police protection to at the time of Government Authorities measurement in petitioner land patta No.766 & 958, Survey No.354/1A, 354/2 in Sumaithangi Village, Ranipet District peacefully without any threat of law and order problem.

For Petitioner : Mr.Hari Perumal For Respondents : Mr.A.Selvendran for R1, 3, 4 & 5 Special Government Pleader Mr.S.Sugendran for R2 & R6 Additional Public Prosecutor

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents to survey the land of the petitioner with police protection.

2. By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3. It is the contention of the petitioner that the petitioner is in possession of the property, however, the survey has been objected by unknown persons. Hence, this petition.

4.The learned Special Government Pleader, on instructions, filed a report submitted by the fourth respondent, the same indicate that the writ petitioner is not in possession of the property for more than 20 years and 2/4

somebody is in possession, who objects the survey of the property.

5. Considering the facts and circumstances of this case, this Court is of the view that this writ petition is not maintainable and the petitioner's remedy lies before the Civil Court for appropriate relief.

6. Such view of the matter, I do not find any merits in this case and this writ petition stands dismissed, accordingly. No costs. 12.04.2024 dhk Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes/No : Yes/No To, 1.The District Collector Ranipet 2.The Superintendent of Police Ranipet 3.The Revenue Divisional Office Ranipet Town 3/4

N. SATHISH KUMAR , J.

dhk 4.The Tahsildar Walaja Taluk 5.The Sub Registrar Kaveripakkam Sub-Registrar Office 6.The Inspector of Police Kaveripakkam Police Station W.P.No.9977 of 2024 12.04.2024 4/4