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K.Anandappa v. The District Collector

2026-04-21Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 21.04.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Anandappa ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Collectorate, Krishnagiri - 635 115. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.

3.The Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, Taluk Office, Hosur, Krishnagiri District - 635 109. 4.The Head Surveyor, Office of The Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, Hosur, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 4th respondent to conduct the survey of the petitioner's property measuring a total extent of 13,000 sq.ft. in Survey No.90/4, now sub-divided as S.No.90/4A1A2 and 90/4A1A3, situated in VGP Bangalore View Part-I, Kagganur Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, as per the title deed in Doc.No.6773/2025 and based on the online Field measurement Applications bearing Nos.2026/0123/31/001554 and 2026/0123/31/001555, both dated 04.03.2026, within a time-frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Muthuprakash Page No.1 of 4

For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate *****

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 4th respondent to survey and demarcate the property morefully disclosed in the prayer of this writ petition, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application dated 04.03.2026.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 04.03.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not considered till date, 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 4th 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 the 4th respondent deems fit to put on notice. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- Page No.2 of 4

(a) Before surveying the lands in question, the 4th 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 4th respondent shall conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property 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.

21.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The District Collector, Krishnagiri District, Collectorate, Krishnagiri - 635 115.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Hosur, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.

3.The Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, Taluk Office, Hosur, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.

4.The Head Surveyor, Office of The Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, Hosur, Krishnagiri District - 635 109.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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