Madras High CourtWP/6533/2026disposed of

Christina v. The Deputy Tahsildar

2026-02-24Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE

1. Christina Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Deputy Tahsildar Thiruvottiyur Taluk Office at No.304/936, TH Road, Ellaiamman Koil St. Tiruvottiyur, Chennai-600 019 2.The Head Surveyor Thiruvottiyur Taluk Office at No.304/936, TH Road, Ellaiamman Koil St. Tiruvottiyur, Chennai-600 019 Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the respondent herein to take action on the petitioners Application with payment dated 06.01.2025 to inspect and measure the Petitioners Property as mentioned in the Schedule hereunder based on the title Documents of Petitioner and of his Neighbour, 1.Mr.Rajesh and 2. Mrs. Suvitha and file a report within a time frame in accordance with the Tamilnadu Survey and Boundaries Act, 1923.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr. G.Abraham Prabhu For Respondent(s):

Mr.S.Arumugam Govt Advocate For Respondent

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is

owned by him, based on his representation dated 06.01.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 06.01.2025 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr. S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

4. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents if the said authorities are directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property morefully described 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 it fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (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 it fit to enquire.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents shall conduct survey

and demarcate the boundaries of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

No Costs.

24-02-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To 1.The Deputy Tahsildar Thiruvottiyur Taluk Office at No.304/936, TH Road, Ellaiamman Koil St. Tiruvottiyur, Chennai-600 019 2.The Head Surveyor Thiruvottiyur Taluk Office at No.304/936, TH Road, Ellaiamman Koil St. Tiruvottiyur, Chennai-600 019

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

ab 24-02-2026