Shanti Anbalagan v. The Tahsildhar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 16.04.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Shanti Anbalagan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildhar, Gengavalli T.K., Salem District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Thammampatty Panchayat, Gengavalli T.K., Salem District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the lands comprised in S.No.115/1, 6, 7) situated at Manmalai Revenue Village, Gengavalli Taluk, Salem District pursuant to petitioner's application dated 05.01.2026.

For Petitioner : Ms.S.Yogeswari for M/s.Babu Rangasamy Associates For Respondents : Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to survey and demarcate the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, which according to the petitioner is owned by her, based on her online applications dated 22.11.2022 and 30.11.2022.

2. The petitioner had submitted applications through on-line on 22.11.2022 and 30.11.2022 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same was not considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, 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 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 respondents are 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 respondents 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.

16.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Tahsildhar, Gengavalli T.K., Salem District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Thammampatty Panchayat, Gengavalli T.K., Salem District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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