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Marimuthu v. The Tashildhar,

2026-01-23Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 23.01.2026 CORAM :

THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Marimuthu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildhar, Office of the Taluk, Sankagiri, Salem District.

2.The Inspector of Police, Thevoor Police Station, Salem District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to consider the representation dated 11.04.2025 made by petitioner for measurement of the lands and pathway in connection with Survey Number 488/2, 0.72.50 cents situated at Araseramani Village Bit No.2, Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District, with aid of the 2nd respondent in accordance with law.

For Petitioner : Mr.S.P.Venkates For Respondents : Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate [R1] Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Government Advocate (Crl.Side) [R2] ***** Page No.1 of 4

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the 1st respondent to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his application, dated 11.04.2025, with the assistance of the 2nd respondent, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. The petitioner had submitted an application through on-line on 11.04.2025 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.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the 1st respondent and Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side), accepts notice on behalf of the 2nd respondent.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if the 1st 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 Page No.2 of 4

owners as well as any other party as they deem fit within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:- (a) Before surveying the lands in question, the 1st 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 1st 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 2nd 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.

23.01.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order sp To 1.The Tahsildhar, Office of the Taluk, Sankagiri, Salem District. 2.The Inspector of Police, Thevoor Police Station, Salem District. Page No.3 of 4

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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