Madras High CourtWP/27276/2025disposed of

Devagi v. The District Collector

2025-10-17Honourable Mr Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 17.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN Devagi ... Petitioner -Vs1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Salem-636001.

2. The Assistant Director and Direct Assistant to District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Salem -636001.

3. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Edappadi.

4. The Head Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Edappadi.

5. The Village Administrative Officer, Samuthiram Village, Salem-636306.

6. The Surveyor Samuthiram Village, Salem-636306.

... Respondents

Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent herein to consider and pass orders on petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2025 within stipulated time. For Petitioner : Mr.P.Sanjay Gandhi For Respondents : Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader O RDER This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the third respondent herein to consider and pass orders on petitioner's representation dated 30.01.2025.

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

3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the third respondent is directed to survey the petitioner's subject property based on the title deed produced by the petitioner, after issuance of notice to the adjacent land owners and counter parties, if any, and to serve the survey report to the petitioner, within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. It is made clear, that if the surveyor finds

any difficulty or hindrance from any third party while surveying the petitioner's property, he can very well approach the concerned jurisdictional police to seek police aid. On receipt of the same, the concerned jurisdictional police shall provide adequate police protection to conduct survey on the petitioner's property.

4. With the above directions, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

17.10.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order mn

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J, mn To

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Salem-636001.