Manoharan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 05.03.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Manoharan ... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Theni District, Theni.

3. The Tahsildar, Theni Taluk, Theni District.

4. The Head Surveyor, Theni Circle, Theni District.

5. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep.By, The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Theni District.

6. Malaisamy

7. Chinna Malaisamy @ Nattuduari

8. Muthulakshmi 1/5

9. Nagammal

10. Kalaiarasi

11. Nattudurai ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 3 and 4 to carry out survey, measurement and demarcation of boundaries of the properties comprised in Survey Nos.239/2C1, 239/2E and 239/2C2 situated at Poomalaikundu Village, Theni District, with adequate police protection from the 5th respondent by considering petitioner's online application dated 08.01.2026 and representation dated 13.01.2026.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Leninkumar For R-1 to R-4 : Mr.T.Amjadkhan Government Advocate For R-5 : Mr.M.Vaikkam Karunanidhi Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 3 and 4 to carry out survey, measurement and demarcation of boundaries of the properties comprised in Survey Nos. 239/2C1, 239/2E and 239/2C2 situated at Poomalaikundu Village, Theni District, with adequate police protection from the 5th respondent by considering 2/5

petitioners online application dated 08.01.2026 and representation dated 13.01.2026.

2. The petitioner is seeking to survey the land to leave out the pathway which is meant for all the property holders in the said area.

3. Therefore, the third respondent is directed to survey the property with the assistance of the fourth respondent and demarcate the said properties. If the third respondent requires any police protection, the fifth respondent shall provide the same. The respondents are directed to adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures:

a. The respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner immediately reaching the spot where survey is to be conducted. The petitioner shall affix the signature by receiving the notice of survey.

b. After survey again the petitioner shall affix signature indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction.

c. If the petitioner is not satisfied, then also the petitioner shall affix signature indicating their dissatisfaction or with protest. The petitioner shall indicate that reason of their dissatisfaction or protest. 3/5

The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties.

4. With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

05.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

1. The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2. The District Revenue Officer, Theni District, Theni.

3. The Tahsildar, Theni Taluk, Theni District.

4. The Head Surveyor, Theni Circle, Theni District.

5. The Inspector of Police, Veerapandi Police Station, Theni District.

S.SRIMATHY , J.

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