Kannusamy v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 22.04.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE P.B.BALAJI Kannusamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector Theni, Theni District.

2. The Tahsildar, Office of the Taluk Office, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3. The Assistant Director Survey and Land Records, Office of the Commissionerate of Survey and Settlement, Theni District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Chinnamanur Police Station, Theni District.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.2 and 3 to survey and demarcate the landed properties Survey No.392/2 to an extent of 1 acre 28 cents comprised in and situated at Erasakkanayackanur Village, Chinnamanur Vattam, Theni District on the basis of the application dated 25.10.2024 after 1/4

given necessary opportunity to the parties concerned within time frame as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :

Mr.B.Arun For R1 - R3 :

Mr.S.Kameswaran Government Advocate For R4 :

Mr.S.Prakash Government Advocate (Crl.side)

O R D E R

The petitioner seeks issuance of writ of mandamus to direct the 2nd and 3rd respondents to conduct survey based on the petitioner's application, dated 25.10.2024. The petitioner also seeks for adequate police protection and has impleaded the jurisdictional police officials.

2. Heard the learned counsels for the parties.

3. Considering the limited relief sought for, this writ petition is disposed of, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to dispose of the petitioner's survey application, dated 25.10.2024, after giving notice to the petitioner and other interested parties. If necessary, the 2nd respondent shall also give advance intimation to the 4th respondent to ensure availability of sufficient police 2/4

personnel at the time of survey to prevent any breach of law and order. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order.

4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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1. The District Collector Theni, Theni District.

2. The Tahsildar, Office of the Taluk Office, Uthamapalayam, Theni District.

3. The Assistant Director Survey and Land Records, Office of the Commissionerate of Survey and Settlement, Theni District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Chinnamanur Police Station, Theni District.

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P.B.BALAJI , J.

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