Dhanasekaran v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 01.04.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Dhanasekaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District.

2.The Tahsildar, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

3.The District Surveyor, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District.

4.The Taluk Surveyor, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to dispose of the petitioner's application dated 27.08.2024 and 31.08.2024 by measuring and demarcating the petitioner's land in extent of 0.35.15 Ares in Survey Nos.S.No.358/1B2, 358/2, 582/3B in Pagalahalli Village, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Selvaraj For Respondents : Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate *****

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to survey and demarcate the properties morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online applications, dated 27.08.2024 and 31.08.2024.

2. The petitioner had submitted applications through on-line on 27.08.2026 and 31.08.2024 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the respondents 2 to 4 are 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, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other Page No.2 of 4

party whom they deem fit to put on notice. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the respondents 2 to 4 directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners, and also to any other party, whom they deem fit to put on notice.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents 2 to 4 shall conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the properties morefully disclosed 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) There shall be no order as to costs.

01.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The District Collector, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District. 2.The Tahsildar, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 3.The District Surveyor, Dharmapuri, Dharmapuri District. 4.The Taluk Surveyor, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District. Page No.3 of 4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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