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Nagarathinam v. The District Collector

2026-02-17Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-02-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Nagarathinam, W/o. Samiyappan, 268, Sulthan Road, Punjai Puliampatti, Sathiyamangalam, Erode District.

Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Collector, Erode Erode District.

2.The Tahsildar, Sathiyamangalam Taluk, Erode District.

3.The Head Surveyor, Sathiyamangalam Taluk, Erode District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Bhavani Sagar Police Station, Erode District.

Respondent(s) PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct the survey and measure the land and boundaries in Survey No.188/3, 188/7, 188/4B1, 188/5C, situated at Thoppampalayam Village, Sathiyamangalam Taluk, Erode District based on the petitioner's application

No.2026/0123/10/000070 and application No.2026/0123/10/000071 dated 08.01.2026 and grant such other relief may deem fit and proper under the circumstances of the case.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.R.Rajarajan For Respondent(s):

Mr.D.Ravichander, Special Government Pleader For R1 to R3 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Govt. Advocate(Crl.Side) For R4

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 her, based on her application dated 08.01.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The petitioner had submitted an application on 08.01.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3.Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3. Mr.Venkatatesa Perumal, learned

Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice on behalf of the fourth respondent.

4.No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 2 and 3 if the said authorities are directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property, more fully 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 as they deem fit. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the respondents 2 and 3 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 2 and 3 shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property, more fully 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.

(c) If the need arises for police assistance and on a request made by the third respondent, the fourth respondent

shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order.

No Costs.

17-02-2026 rst Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.The District Collector, Erode Erode District.

2.The Tahsildar, Sathiyamangalam Taluk, Erode District.

3.The Head Surveyor, Sathiyamangalam Taluk, Erode District.

4.The Inspector of Police, Bhavani Sagar Police Station, Erode District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE J.

rst 17-02-2026