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Sathish Kumar, v. The Tahsildar,

DISPOSED OF
Court
High Court of Madras
Decided
28 April 2026
Bench
Abdul Quddhoseauthor
Case no.
WP 14865/2026

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Judgment

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to respondents 1 and 2 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application dated 16.03.2026, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2.The petitioner had submitted his online application dated 16.03.2026 for the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3.Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 and 2. Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate (Crl.Side) accepts notice on behalf of the third respondent. Since no adverse order is being passed against respondents 4 & 5, notice to respondents 4 & 5 is dispensed with by this Court. Page3 of 6

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

5.No prejudice will be caused to respondents 1 and 2 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 of respondents 4 and 5 as well as any other party whom respondents 4 and 5 deem it fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:-

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

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the second respondent 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 first respondent, the third respondent shall render Page4 of 6 police assistance for the effective implementation of this order. No Costs. 28-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA Page5 of 6 To

¶1The Tahsildar, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, TamilNadu-606803

¶2The Head Surveyor, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil nadu 606803

¶3The Inspector of Police, Kannamangalam Police Station, Arani Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu 632311 WPoNo.o14865oofo2026 ABDULoQUDDHOSEoJ. VGA WPoNo.o14865oofo2026 28-04-2026 Page6oofo6

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Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Sathish Kumar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, TamilNadu-606803 2. The Head Surveyor, Polur Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil nadu 606803 3. The Inspector of Police, Kannamangalam Police Station, Arani Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu 632311 4. Gopal 5. Ramu ..Respondent(s) directing the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct survey and measurement of the petitioners land in Survey No.165/2 measuring 75 cents situated to Andapuram Village, Polur taluk, Tiruvannamalai District fix the boundaries by obtaining adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent, within the period that may be stipulated by this hon'ble court. Page2 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Ms.M.Kruthika For Respondent(s): Mr.D.Ravichander,SGP For R1 & R2 Mr.V.Meganathan Govt.Advocate For R3 R4 & R5 -Pvt

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