K. Settu v. The Thasildar

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct respondents 1 to 3 to demarcate the boundaries of the property, morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his representation dated 26.11.2023, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The grievance of the petitioner in this writ petition is that though the survey of the property, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition was completed by the official respondents, the official respondents did not demarcate the boundaries of the property. The petitioner had given a representation on 26.11.2023 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3.Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 to 3. Since no adverse order is being passed against the fourth respondent, notice to the fourth respondent is dispensed with by this Court. Page3 of 5

4.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if respondents 1 to 3 are directed to 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 and any other party as they deem it fit to enquire, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:-

(a) Before surveying the lands in question, respondents 1 to 3 are directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners and also any other party whom they deem it fit to put on notice.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, respondents 1 to 3 shall 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. No costs. 17-03-2026 VGA Page4 of 5 To

¶1The Thasildar Katpadi taluk, katpadi 632 007 Vellore District

¶2The head surveyor @ the office of the Thasildar, katpadi taluk, vellore District

¶3The Zonal Deputy thasildar Katpadi Taluk, katpadi 632 007 Vellore District WPoNo.o9398oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSEoJ. VGA WPoNo.o9398oofo2026 17-03-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE K. Settu ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Thasildar Katpadi taluk, katpadi 632 007 Vellore District 2. The head surveyor @ the office of the Thasildar, katpadi taluk, vellore District 3. The Zonal Deputy thasildar Katpadi Taluk, katpadi 632 007 Vellore District 4. M. Kothandan ..Respondent(s) Directing the respondnets 1 to 3 t take appropriate and necessary mandated action as per the petitioners Representations dated 26.11.2023 by demarcating the four boundaries of the land owned by the petitioner in survey No 263 / 2C2 in Senur village, Katpadi Taluk, Vellore Distrct by laying the Survey Stones as mentioned in the survey Report issued in R.C. No AA3 / 3251 / 2023 dated 09.2023 and in accordance with law within the time frame to be fixed by this honble court. Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr.Pozhil Ilavenil For Respondent(s): Mr.R.P.Murugan Raja Govt Advocate For R1 to R3 R4 notice dispensed with