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Sujitha v. The Tahsildar

2026-06-02Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Sujitha ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tahsildar, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Uthangarai Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to conduct survey, demarcate and fix the boundaries in respect of the petitioner's property comprised in survey No.26/1B measuring an extent of 0.19.0 Hectares situated at Kadhavani Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District, with the assistance of the 3rd respondent.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent(s):

Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government's Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 31.01.2026.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made an online application dated 31.01.2026 to conduct survey and fix boundary stone in her property in survey No.26/1B, measuring an extent of 0.19.0 Hectares situated at Kadhavani Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner's application dated 31.01.2026 will be considered within a period of eight weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated

31.01.2026 and carry out a survey and complete the process, after giving prior notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved parties, if any, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent to conduct a survey and lay boundary stones at the subject land. In the event any dispute arises regarding the possession of the subject property, the same has to be decided by way of filing a suit before the competent Civil Court.

7. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

List the case on 04.08.2026 under the caption "For Reporting Compliance".

02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM To:

1. The Tahsildar, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Uthangarai Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

02-06-2026