N.Prakash v. The Tashildar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 10-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 21110 & 21112 OF 2026 N.Prakash S/o. Late. Narayanappa, No. 2/5- O Karapalli Village Onalvadi post 635 109 Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri district ..Petitioner(s) in both petitions Vs

1. The Tashildar Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri district

2. The Head surveyor Hosur Taluk Office , Krishnagiri district ..Respondent(s) in both petitions Common Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to transfer of joint patta bearing Survey Number 529/B1 admeasuring to an extent of 0.17.00 acres (42 cents) and Survey Number 538/10B1A1 admeasuring to an extent of 0.20.65 acres (51 cents) situated at Onnalavadi Village, hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri district by considering petitioner application dated 25.04.2026

directing the respondents to survey the land bearing survey Number 529/B1 admeasuring to an extent of 0.17.00 acres (42 cents) and Survey Number 538/10B1A1 admeasuring to an extent of 0.20.65 acres (51 cents) situated at Onnalavadi Village, hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri district by considering petitioner application dated 25.04.2026 For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Sellapandian For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Guruprasad, Govt's Cl.

COMMON ORDER These writ petitions have been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 25.04.2026 to survey the subject land and transfer the patta in favour of the petitioner.

2. Mr.M.Guruprasad, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents in both petitions.

3. By consent of the parties, the main petitions are taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in these cases, the petitioner filed a representation dated 25.04.2026 before the official respondents, requesting them to survey and mark the boundaries of the subject

land and for issuance of patta in favour of the petitioner. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the official respondents till date. Hence, these petitions.

5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 8 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the petitioner to provide all the relevant documents, including legal heir certificate, so as to enable the respondents to issue notice to all the legal heirs. Upon receipt of the said documents, the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 25.04.2026 and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, viz., all legal heirs, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 8 weeks therefrom.

8. It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent for conducting survey and laying boundary

stones at the subject land. If the official respondents are satisfied with the documents provided by the petitioner, the request with regard to transfer of patta shall be considered, on merits and in accordance with law. If there is any dispute with regard to the possession/title over the said property, the same has to be decided only by way of filing a suit before an appropriate Civil Court.

9. If any police protection is required at the time of conducting survey, the official respondents are granted liberty to avail the same by approaching the jurisdictional police station. In such case, the concerned Police officer shall provide all necessary protection to the official respondents till the completion of survey at the subject land.

10. With the above directions, these writ petitions are disposed of. No cost.

10-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

1. The Tashildar Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri district

2. The Head surveyor Hosur Taluk Office , Krishnagiri district

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa WP No. 21110 & 21112 OF 2026 10-06-2026