R.Manjunath v. The Tahsidlar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 13.10.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN R.Manjunath ... Petitioner -Vs1. The Tahsildar, Soolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Soolagiri Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first and second respondents to survey with police protection and fence the land situated in S.Nos.222/1C, 222/5A2A, 222/5B and 222/6A situated in Marudhandapalli Village, Soolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District by considering the Petitioner's representation dated 08.08.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Dinesh For R1 : Mr.C.Jayaprakash Government Advocate For R2 : Mr.L.Baskaran Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O RDER This Writ Petition has been filed for direction directing the first and second respondents to survey with police protection and fence the land situated in S.Nos.222/1C, 222/5A2A, 222/5B and 222/6A situated in Marudhandapalli Village, Soolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Government Advocate for the first respondent and the learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) for the second respondent and perused the materials available on record.

3. The petitioner owned the property comprised in S.Nos.222/1C, 222/5A2A, 222/5B and 222/6A situated in Marudhandapalli Village, Soolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District. In order to survey the subject property, he had submitted a representation and also paid the requisite fees. However, so far, no steps have been taken by the respondents to survey the subject property.

4. In view of the above, the first respondent is directed to survey the petitioner's aforesaid land 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.

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

13.10.2025 Internet: Yes Index : Yes/No Speaking/Non Speaking order mn G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN. J,

mn To

1. The Tahsildar, Soolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2. The Inspector of Police, Soolagiri Police Station, Krishnagiri District.

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