Ramalingam, v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.03.2026

CORAM:

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

1. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Koombur Police Station, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. Rasu ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 1st Respondent to conduct survey and demarcate the petitioner's landed property and to provide police protection in comprised in Survey Nos. 605/1B1, 605/1B3, 605/3B total extend of 6 Acre and 82 cents relating to the petitioner's landed property situated at Kalvarpatti Village, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District by considering petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2026 and for other reliefs as fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S Harish For R-1 : Mr.T.Amjadkhan Government Advocate For R-2 : 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 first respondent to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property in Survey Nos. 605/1B1, 605/1B3, and 605/3B, measuring a total extent of 6 acres and 82 cents, situated at Kalvarpatti Village, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District, with police protection, based on the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2026.

2. The petitioner claims right over the property based on a partition deed, under which the 'A' Schedule property was allotted to him. However, the third respondent, who is an adjacent owner, is objecting to survey and demarcate the property. There is a 12-feet pathway which is common to the petitioner, the third respondent and others. The third respondent is claiming exclusive right over the said 12-feet pathway, resulting in a dispute. 2/5

3. Therefore, the first respondent / Tahsildar is directed to survey the property with the assistance of surveyor after issuing notice to the petitioner and the third respondent. If the first respondent / Tahsildar requires any police protection, the same may be granted by the second 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 copy of this order. If dispute persist even after survey, the parties are at liberty to approach civil Court to resolve their dispute. 3/5

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

17.03.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To:

1. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District.

2. The Sub Inspector of Police, Koombur Police Station, Vedasandur Taluk, Dindigul District.

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S.SRIMATHY , J.

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