Krishnasamy v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.03.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Krishnasamy ...
Petitioner Vs.
1. The District Collector Dindigul District, Dindigul.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Dindigul District.
3. The Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk Office, Vedasandur, Dindigul District.
4. Kannaiah
5. Murugan
6. Namachivayam
7. Ganesan
8. Ananthakumar ...
Respondents 1/6
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent herein to sub divide and issue the separate patta to the petitioner with regard to his property in Survey No.1607/2A to an extent of 1 Acre 68 cents situated at Ayyalur Vllage, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District based on his representation dated 17.03.2025.
For Petitioner : Mr.G.Gomathisankar For Respondents : Mr.S.Jeya Priya Government Advocate (R1 to R3)
O R D E R
This petition has been filed seeking to direct the 3rd respondent herein to sub divide and issue the separate patta to the petitioner with regard to his property in Survey No.1607/2A to an extent of 1 Acre 68 cents situated at Ayyalur Vllage, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District based on his representation dated 17.03.2025.
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2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 to 3.
3. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the 3rd respondent/Tahsildar to conduct the survey after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the respondents 4 to 8 and thereafter shall issue separate patta to the petitioner. If necessary, seek police protection, the Jurisdictional police shall provide police protection to survey the land. The Court is also directing the Official respondents to adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures:
a. The Official 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.
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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. The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties The said exercise shall be completed within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 10.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm 4/6
To
1. The District Collector Dindigul District, Dindigul.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Dindigul District.
3. The Tahsildar, Vedasandur Taluk Office, Vedasandur, Dindigul District.
4. The Government Advocate, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai 5/6
S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in W.P.(MD)No. 6325 of 2026 10.03.2026 6/6