K.Govindharaj v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the 2nd respondent to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his application dated 09.08.2025 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The petitioner had submitted an application on 09.08.2025 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4. Mr.Venkatesa Perumal, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice on behalf of the 5th respondent.

4.Since no adverse orders are passed against the 6th respondent, notice to the 6th respondent is dispensed with.

5.No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 2 and 3 if the said authorities are directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property, morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, after hearing the objections, if any, from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party as they deem fit. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:-

(a) Before surveying the lands in question, the respondents 2 and 3 are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners and also to any other party, if they deem fit to put on notice.

(b) After receiving objections, if any, and after considering the same, the respondents 2 and 3 shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property, morefully descried in the prayer to this writ petition, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

(c) If the need arises for police assistance and on a request made by the 3rd respondent, the 5th respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order. No Costs. 22-01-2026 rst Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The District Collector, Salem District.

2.The Tahsildar, Salem South Tahsildar's Office, Salem District.

3.The Surveyor, Salem South Tahsildar's Office, Salem District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer Agraharapoolavari, Salem South Taluk, Salem District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Kondalampatti Police Station, Salem District. ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. rst

22-01-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-01-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K.Govindharaj, S/o. Late. Kaliyappan, D.No.2/326, Karatukadu, Agraharapoolavari, Salem District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Collector, Salem District. 2.The Tahsildar, Salem South Tahsildars Office, Salem District. 3.The Surveyor, Salem South Tahsildars Office, Salem District. 4.The Village Administrative Officer, Agraharapoolavari, Salem South Taluk, Salem District. 5.The Inspector of Police, Kondalampatti Police Station, Salem District. 6.Kandasamy, S/o. Late. Anandhagoundar, D.No.2/323, Karattukadu, Poolvari Agraharam, Salem District. Respondent(s) PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd respondent to measure petitioner land and fix a boundary in old S.No.130/1 to an extent of 0.22 hectares, S.No.130/2 to an extent of 0.56 hectars, S.No.130/3 to an extent of 0.36.5 hectars and in S.No.128/1 to an extent of 0.34 Hectares at Agraharam Poolavari Village, Salem South Taluk, Salem District with an aid of adequate police protection from the 5th respondent pursuant to the application dated 09.08.2025 within a time frame as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.I.Prashanth For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander, Special Government Pleader For R1 To R4 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Govt Advocate(crl.Side) For R5