Seenivasan v. The Tahsildar

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The petitioner had submitted an online application dated 03.04.2025 seeking survey and demarcation of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition. Since the said application has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2.

¶4No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 1 and 2, if the aforesaid representation of the petitioner is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing the objections if any from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party whom they deem fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:-

(a) Before surveying the land in question, the respondents 1 and 2 are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners, and also to any other party, whom they deem fit to Page3 of 4 enquire.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the respondents 1 and 2 shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property morefully described 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 any need arises, the respondents 1 and 2 are permitted to submit a petition for police assistance, and upon receipt of such request, the third respondent shall render necessary police assistance for conducting survey and demarcation of the subject property. No Costs. 29-01-2026 RKM To

¶1The Tahsildar Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District.

¶2The Head Surveyor Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District.

¶3The Inspector of police Rasipuram Police Station, Namakkal District. WPoNo.o2388oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSE,oJ. RKM WPoNo.o2388oofo2026 29-01-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 29-01-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Seenivasan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District. 2. The Head Surveyor, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District. 3. The Inspector of police Rasipuram Police Station, Namakkal District. ..Respondent(s) Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking for issuance of a writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to survey, measure and fix the boundaries of the land situates in town Survey No.72/2 (Old Survey No.253/1P) Ward-C, Block No.6, Rasipuram Municipality, Namakkal District measuring an extent of 92.5 square meters, on receipt of the prescribed charges with necessary police protection within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.J.Pradeep For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander,SGP, for R1 & R2 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal, GA (Crl.) (R3) Page2 of 4