T.Tamizhselvi, v. The District Collector,

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 2 and 3 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application dated 16.12.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The petitioner had submitted an online application on 16.12.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Mr. R. P. Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4. Mr. V. Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) accepts notice on behalf of the fifth respondent.

¶4This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's application.

¶5No 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 whom they deem it 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, whom they deem it fit to enquire.

(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 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 the need arises for police assistance and on a request made by the respondents 2 and 3, the fifth respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of this order. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 12-03-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To

1.The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri-636

2.The Tahsildar, Nallampalli Taluk Office, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District-636807

3.The Head Surveyor, Nallampalli Taluk Office, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District-636807

4.The Village Administrative Officer, Mademangalam Revenue Village, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District-636 803

5.The Inspector of Police, Adhiyamankottai Police Station, Dharmapuri District-636 803 WPeNo.e8654eofe2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSEoJ. ab WPoNo.o8654oofo2026 ANDoWMPoNO.o9336o OFo2026 12-03-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE AND WMP NO. 9336 OF 2026 1. T.Tamizhselvi, Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri-636 2.The Tahsildar, Nallampalli Taluk Office, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District-636807 3.The Head Surveyor, Nallampalli Taluk Office, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District-636807 4.The Village Administrative Officer, Mademangalam Revenue Village, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District-636 803 5.The Inspector of Police, Adhiyamankottai Police Station, Dharmapuri District-636 803 Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to conduct survey,measurement and boundary demarcation of the petitioners lands comprised in Survey Nos.341,342,379A and 379B2 situated at Mademangalam Village,Nallampalli Taluk,Dharmapuri District,pursuant to the petitioners online application bearing No.2026/0123/05/016860 dated 16.02.2026 after issuing notice to all concerned parties and Strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Tamil Nadu Survey and Boundaries Act,1923,the Rules framed thereunder and Circular R.C.No.Q5/20403/2020(SV) dated 15.03.2021,within a time frame as may be fixed by this honble court and consequently direct the 5th respondent to provide adequate and effective police protection at the time of conduct of survey and demarcation so as to ensure maintenance of law and order and prevent obstruction by any third part For Petitioner(s): Mr.C.Palanisamy For Respondent(s): Mr. R. P. Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate for R1 to R4 Mr. V. Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R5