P.Chinnasamy, v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 3 and 4 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application dated 05.01.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2The petitioner had submitted an online application on 05.01.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4. Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the fifth respondent. Page3 of 5

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

¶5No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 3 and 4 if the said authorities are directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property, more fully described in the prayer to this writ petition, after hearing the neighbouring land owners as well as any other third party, whom they deem it fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:-

(a) Before surveying the lands in question, the third respondent is directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners as well as any other third party, whom they deem it fit to enquire.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the third respondent shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property, more fully 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 third respondent, the fifth respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of Page4 of 5 this order. No Costs. 02-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Jer To

¶1The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri.

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dharmapuri Division, Dharmapuri.

¶3The Tahsildar, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

¶4The Surveyor, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

¶5The Inspector of Police, Dharmapuri Town Police Station, Dharmapuri District. WPoNo.o11366oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSE,oJ. Jer WPoNo.o11366oofo2026 02-04-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 02-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE P.Chinnasamy, s/o.Perumal, 27D, Selva Gounder Street, Dharmapuri District - 636 701. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dharmapuri Division, Dharmapuri. 3. The Tahsildar, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 4. The Surveyor, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 5. The Inspector of Police, Dharmapuri Town Police Station, Dharmapuri District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 3 and 4 to measure and demarcate the land in Survey No.84, Division No.3B4B1B situated at A.Reddihalli Village, Dharmapuri Taluk and District based the petitioner's application No.2026/0123/05/000042 dated 05.01.2026 and further direct the Page2 of 5 respondent to provide adequate police protection during the time of survey and demarcation within a time frame fixed by this Honourable Court and pass such further or other orders. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Kanagendran For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate For RR1 to 4 Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate For R5