Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/2643/2025disposed of

S. Karthikeyan v. The Thasildar,

2025-12-18Honourable Mrs Justice S.Srimathy5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 18.12.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Writ Petition Crl.(MD)No.2643 of 2025 S.Karthikeyan ..Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Thottiyam Taluk Office, Thottiyam, Trichy District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Thottiyam Taluk Office, Thottiyam, Trichy District.

3.The State of Tamil Nadu, rep., by its the Inspector of Police, Kattuputhur Police Station, Trichy District.

4.Renganathan ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection to survey the petitioner's property comprised in S.No.347/4B which is situated at Sriramasamuthiram Revenue Village, Thottiyam Taluk, Trichy DIStrict, based on his representation dated 03.11.2025. 1/5

For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr.P.Thambidurai Government Advocate (for R1 and R2) Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Asad Government Advocate (Crl.side) (for R3)

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking Mandamus to direct the third respondent to provide adequate police protection to survey the petitioner's property comprised in S.No.347/4B which is situated at Sriramasamuthiram Revenue Village, Thottiyam Taluk, Trichy DIStrict, based on his representation dated 03.11.2025.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.P.Thambidurai, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 and Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad, learned Government Advocate (crl.side), who takes notice on behalf of the third respondent. Since no adverse order is going to be passed against the fourth respondent, notice to him is dispensed with.

3. By consent, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

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4. It is contended by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the fourth respondent is causing trouble when the petitioner attempts to conduct survey in the petition mentioned property. Admittedly, patta stands in the name of the petitioner. Therefore, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits, directs the first respondent to issue notice notice to the petitioner as well as the fourth respondent and conduct survey in the petition mentioned property in the presence of the petitioner and the fourth respondent. The third respondent shall provide adequate police protection for the said survey. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 18.12.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet:Yes Rmk 3/5

To 1.The Tahsildar, Thottiyam Taluk Office, Thottiyam, Trichy District.

2.The Head Surveyor, Thottiyam Taluk Office, Thottiyam, Trichy District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Kattuputhur Police Station, Trichy District.

4.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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S.SRIMATHY, J.

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