Natarasan v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to survey the properties situated in S.No.68/1 to the extent of punjai hector

0.58.50, Thirvai 0.81 and also in survey No.68/4 to the extent of punjai hector

0.04.00, Thiruvai 0.06 which is situated at Singiripatti Village, Mettur Taluk, salem District, totally to the extent of 0.57 cents with the Police aid, based on the representation of the petitioner dated 31.12.2020.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made a representation dated 31.12.2020, to survey and demarcate the his properties with the Police aid. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner; learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3; learned Government Advocate (crl.side) appearing for the 4th respondent and the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 5 and 6.

4.Considering the submissions made by either parties, and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court directs the respondents 2 and 3 to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's properties, morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, after issuing notice to the neighbouring land owners and other parties concerned, within a period of four

(4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that Authorities concerned are directed only to survey and demarcate the aforesaid properties. If there is any dispute in the same, the parties concerned have to resolve the same beforey the Civil Court. Based on the boundaries stone laid by the respondents 2 and 3, the rights of the parties are deprived and the private parties are directed not to make an attempt to forcibly acquire the possession without following the due process of law.

5.With the aforesaid direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 17-03-2026 rst Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To

1.The District Collector, O/o.The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

2.The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.

3.The Taluk Surveyor, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.

4.The Inspector Of Police, Kolathur Police Station, Salem District. KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. rst

17-03-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-03-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Natarasan, S/o.Subramaniam, Door No.2-2-60E, Subramaniyapuram, Pannavadi Post, Singripatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Collector, O/o.The District Collector, Salem District, Salem. 2.The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. 3.The Taluk Surveyor, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. 4.The Inspector Of Police, Kolathur Police Station, Salem District. 5.Mani S/o.Periyasamy Gounder, Pannavadi Post, Singripatti village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. 6.Mani S/o.Subramaniam, Pannavadi Post, Singripatti village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. Respondent(s) PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 2 and 3 to survey the property with police aid to survey the property, which is properties situated in S.No.68/1 to the extent of punjai hector 0.58.50, Thirvai 0.81 and also in survey No.68/4 to the extent of punjai hector 0.04.00, Thiruvai 0.06 which is situated at Singiripatti Village, Mettur Taluk, salem District total to the extent of 0.57 cents based on the representation of the petitioner dated 31.12.2020 with stipulated time may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Senthilkumar For Respondent(s): Mr.T.K.Saravanan Additional Government Pleader For R1 to R3 Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal Government Advocate (Crl.side) For R4 Mr.N.Manokaran For R5 & R6