Chinnasamy v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.03.2026

CORAM:

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

1. The Tahsildar, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Ambilikkai Police Station, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

... 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 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's property in S.Nos. 285/3, 286/1B, 286/2B, 287/1B, 309/1, 310/2, 310/5, 285/2, 286/1A, 287/1A, 300/2 respectively, situated in Thangachiammapatti Village, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District, and to install the boundaries stones as per revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the third respondent police within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.D.Gandhiraj Special Government Pleader For R-3 : Mrs.M.Aasha, Government Advocate (Crl. side)

ORDER

The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's property in S.Nos. 285/3, 286/1B, 286/2B, 287/1B, 309/1, 310/2, 310/5, 285/2, 286/1A, 287/1A, 300/2 respectively, situated in Thangachiammapatti Village, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District, and to install the boundaries stones as per revenue records by obtaining adequate police protection from the third respondent police within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.

2. The contention of the petitioner is that the petitioner's father was entitled to the ancestral property. The petitioner's father executed registered settlement deeds, vide Document Nos. 226/2008 and 2557/2008, dated 24.10.2008. Hence, the petitioner is seeking to survey the land.

3. On perusal of the documents, it is seen that the petitioner's father has 2/5

executed a settlement deed. In the said settlement deed, it is also mentioned that the other legal heirs were settled with certain other properties. Hence, the petitioner is entitled to the property based on the settlement deed. Therefore, the first respondent is directed to survey the property with the assistance of the second respondent. If the first respondent requires any police protection, the same shall be granted by the third respondent. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures:

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

• 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 twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a 3/5

copy of this order.

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

11.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

1. The Tahsildar, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Head Surveyor, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Inspector of Police, Ambilikkai Police Station, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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