Dhivya Bharathi v. The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 02.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.(MD)No.14443 of 2026 Dhivya Bharathi ...

Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul - 624 004.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodaikanal Division, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District.

4. The Head Surveyor, Survey and Land Records Department, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District.

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 4 to survey the property based on Assignment Patta dated 27.08.2014 issued by the Settlement Tahsildar vide Na.Ka.No.8809/2014/Aa2 and incorporate the relevant land details in the computerized land and revenue records based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2026 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : M/s.S.Modharshini For Respondents : Mr.I.Pinaygash Counsel for the State

O R D E R

This petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 2 to 4 to survey the property based on Assignment Patta dated 27.08.2014 issued by the Settlement Tahsildar vide Na.Ka.No.8809/2014/Aa2 and incorporate the relevant land details in the computerized land and revenue records based on the petitioner's representation dated 22.04.2026 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

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2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is in possession of an assignment patta dated 27.08.2014, issued by the Settlement Tahsildar under the provisions of the Revenue Standing Orders, particularly RSO 21, in respect of the land situated in Town Survey No. 82, Block No. 14, Ward-B, Kodaikanal Municipality. It was further submitted that the petitioner has put up construction on the said property and is in possession of the same. Despite this, the assignment patta relating to T.S. No. 82 has not been reflected in the computerized records. Therefore, the petitioner now seeks to have the property surveyed and, consequently, to have the patta duly entered in the computerized records.

3. Heard the learned Counsel appearing for the state/respondents .

4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs the 3rd respondent to conduct the survey with the assistance of the 4th respondent after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the rival claimants if any. If necessary, seek police protection, the Jurisdictional police shall provide police 3/6

protection to survey the land. In case the petitioner seeks to install the boundary stone, the same may be provided at the cost of the petitioner. 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.

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. After surveying, the respondents shall consider to issue 4/6

computerized patta after making necessary entries in the revenue records.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 02.06.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm To

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul - 624 004.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodaikanal Division, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District.

3. The Tahsildar, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District.

4. The Head Surveyor, Survey and Land Records Department, Kodaikanal Taluk, Dindigul District.

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S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in W.P.(MD)No.14443 of 2026 02.06.2026 6/6