S.Narayanan v. The Tahsildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 28.04.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE S.Narayanan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Morappur Police Station, Dharmapuri 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 conduct a survey and fix the boundaries of the land comprised in Survey Nos.430/1B1B and 430/1B1C, situated at Samandahalli Village, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District, with the assistance of the 3rd Respondent, within such time frame as may be stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate [R1 & R2] Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate (Crl.Side) [R3] ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application, dated 03.01.2026, with the assistance of the 3rd respondent, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 03.01.2026 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 1 and 2 and Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice on behalf of the 3rd respondent.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the respondents 1 and 2 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 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 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 1 and 2 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 1 and 2 shall conduct 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) If the need arises for police assistance and on a request made by the 1st respondent, the 3rd respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.

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

28.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Tahsildar, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Morappur Police Station, Dharmapuri District. Page No.3 of 4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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