Madras High CourtWP/14093/2026disposed of

L.Rajesh Kumar v. The District Collector

2026-04-17Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE L.Rajesh Kumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Villupuram District Villupuram.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Vanur Taluk Villupuram District.

3. The Tahsildhar Vanur Taluk Villupuram District.

4. The Inspector Of Police (law And Order) F-2 Aurovile Police Station Thindivanam Bye Pass, Thiruchitrambalam Villupuram 605111.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER - This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking for a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and process the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2026 to survey the lands by measuring and to demarcate the boundaries by directing the Respondent to provide adequate Police Protection within a time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Moorthi For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate (For R1 to R3) Mr.V.Meganathan, Government Advocate (For R4)

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his representation, dated 27.01.2026, with the assistance of the 4th respondent, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted a representation on 27.01.2026 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.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice on behalf of the 4th respondent.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the 3rd 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 3rd 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 3rd 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 3rd respondent, the 4th respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.

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

17-04-2026 GSA

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

GSA To

1. The District Collector Villupuram District Villupuram.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Vanur Taluk Villupuram District.

3. The Tahsildhar Vanur Taluk Villupuram District.

4. The Inspector Of Police (law And Order) F-2 Aurovile Police Station Thindivanam Bye Pass, Thiruchitrambalam Villupuram 605111.

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