Ashok Kumar v. The Thasildar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Ashok Kumar S/o.Ramalingam No.131, Mariyamman Kovil Street Thellur Village, Anaicut Taluk, Vellore District.
..Petitioner(s) Vs The Thasildar Anaicut Taluk Vellore District.
..Respondent(s) Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to survey the petitioner land in comprising old Survey No. 190/2, New Sub Division survey No. 525/60 measuring about 1704 sq.ft. the property situated at thellur Village, Anaicut Taluk, Vellore District based on the petitioner representation dated 16.02.2026. For Petitioner(s):
Mr.T.Saravanan For Respondent(s):
Mr.C.Jayaprakash Govt.Advocate
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to survey and demarcate the properties, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his application, dated 16.02.2026, within a time frame to be fixed
by this Court.
2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 16.02.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.
3. Mr.C.Jayaprakash, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.
4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondent, if the 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, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other 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 respondent is 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 respondent 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.
09-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RKA To The Thasildar Anaicut Taluk Vellore District.
ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.
RKA 09-04-2026