P.Kullakaruppan v. The Tahsidlar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 19.12.2025 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE P.Kullakaruppu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Keelkuppam Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st and 2nd respondent to survey the land through the 3rd respondent comprising in S.No.86/17 measuring 32 cents situated at V.Mamandhur, Chinnasalem based on the application dated 02.09.2025.

For Petitioner : Ms.S.Vinodha For Respondents : Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Government Advocate [R1 & R2] Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Government Advocate (Crl.Side) [R3] ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his application, dated 02.09.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 02.09.2025 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered by the respondents till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 and Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice on behalf of the 3rd respondent.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the 2nd respondent is 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 as they deem fit. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- Page No.2 of 4

(a) Before surveying the lands in question, the 2nd respondent is 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 2nd respondent shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, with the assistance of the 3rd respondent, if required, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. (c) There shall be no order as to costs.

19.12.2025 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Tahsildar, Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Keelkuppam Police Station, Kallakurichi District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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