S.Krishnamoorthi v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's application dated 16.03.2026 to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's great grandfather was an absolute owner of the land situated in S.F.No.518/1A1, measuring an extent of 4-25.34 hectares (10 acres 51 cents) and by way of succession, the petitioner is in possession and enjoyment of the above mentioned properties. The petitioner submitted an online application for a Field Measurement (survey) on 16.03.2026. Since the said application was not considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

¶3In reply, the learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioners' application dated 16.03.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents, within a period of eight weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Government Counsel for the respondent and also perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶5In view of the above, this Court directs the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's application dated 16.03.2026 on its own merits, after issuing notice to the parties concerned and dispose of the same in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. In the event of any dispute regarding possession, the respondents shall not adjudicate upon the question of title. The petitioner and the concerned parties are at liberty to approach the competent Civil Court for recovery of possession and for appropriate reliefs in accordance with law. The official respondents shall not involve themselves in such proceedings or take any action affecting the rights of the parties unless specifically directed by the competent Civil Court.

¶6With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 08-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK To

¶1The District Collector Coimbatore District, Coimbatore.

¶2The Tahsildar Annur Taluk Office, Coimbatore District.

¶3The Head Surveyor Annur Taluk Office, Coimbatore District WPoNo.o18994oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. sk WPoNo.o18994oofo2026 08-06-2026 Page4oofo4

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 08-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.Krishnamoorthi S/o.Subramani, No.2/133, Nariyampalliputhur, Ramanathapuram, Tiruppur-641 670. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Coimbatore District, Coimbatore. 2. The Tahsildar Annur Taluk Office, Coimbatore District. 3. The Head Surveyor Annur Taluk Office, Coimbatore District ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to consider the application dated 16.03.2026 and consequently to direct the to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land in survey no.518/1A1 measuring extent of 4-25.34 Hectares (10 acres 51 cents) in Kanjapalli Village, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore District within the stipulated time fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.CH.Mohith Sai Page2 of 4 For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Guruprasad, Government Counsel