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Senthil v. The Tahsildar

2026-01-06Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-01-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Senthil ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Tahsildar, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Kambainallur Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

..Respondent(s) directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to survey the land comprised in Survey No.143/1, to the extent 2.61 acres, situated at Navalai Village, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District along with the aid of the 3rd respondent within the time frame fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner(s):

MR.J. PRADEEP For Respondent(s):

MR.D.RAVICHANDER, SGP FOR R1 & R2 MR.R.VENKATESA PERUMAL GOVT ADVOCATE (CRL.SIDE) FOR R3 __________Page 1 of 4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted a representation dated 15.09.2025 seeking for survey and demarcation of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition. Since the said representation 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 and 2.

4. No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 1 and 2, if the aforesaid representation of the petitioner is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing objections if any from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party whom the respondents 1 and 2 deem fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the land in question, the respondents 1 and 2 are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners, and also to any other party, whom the respondents 1 __________Page 2 of 4

and 2 deem fit to enquire.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents 1 and 2 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.

(c) If any need arises, the respondents 1 and 2 are permitted to submit a petition for police assistance, and upon receipt of such request, the third respondent shall render necessary police assistance for conducting survey and demarcation of the subject property.

No Costs.

06-01-2026 RKM To

1. The Tahsildar, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor, Harur Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Kambainallur Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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