Madras High CourtWP/12294/2026disposed of

M.Santhi v. The District Collector

2026-04-07Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 07-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE M.Santhi ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District collector Thiruvannamalai Thiruvannamalai District.

2. The revenue Divisional officer Cheyyar Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The Tahsildar Cheyyar Thiruvannamalai District.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER - This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to survey petitioner's lands in Survey No.251/3C4 to the extent of 0.27.50 Hectares (0.68cents) and all the land was situated at Venkodu Village, Cheyyar Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District based on the petitioner's online application dated 08.09.2025.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.G.Punniakoti For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam, Government Advocate

O R D E R

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by her, based on the online application, dated 08.09.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 08.09.2025 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the respondents are 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 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 respondents are 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 respondents 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.

(c) the respondents are directed to complete the aforesaid exercise within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

07-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

GSA To

1. The District collector Thiruvannamalai Thiruvannamalai District.

2. The revenue Divisional officer Cheyyar Thiruvannamalai District.

3. The Tahsildar Cheyyar Thiruvannamalai District.

07-04-2026