Arulmani v. The Revenue Divisional Officer

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 27.04.2026 & 29.04.2026.

¶2Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, learned Government Advocate, takes notice on behalf of the 4th respondent.

¶3By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed the online applications dated 27.04.2026 & 29.04.2026 before the respondents, requesting them to survey and measure the subject land at survey No.493/2, to an extent of 786¼ sq.ft., and for transfer of patta based on the sale deed dated 10.07.2015. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the 1st respondent till date. Hence, this petition. Page4 of 6

¶5In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's applications will be disposed of within a period of 12 weeks and hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶6Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶7In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 2nd & 3rd respondents to consider the online applications filed by the petitioner dated 27.04.2026 & 29.04.2026 and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶8It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent for conducting survey at the subject land. The patta transfer shall be made based on the sale deed dated 10.07.2015, subject to the satisfaction of the Revenue Authorities. If there is any dispute with regard to the title/possession over the said property, the same has to be decided only by way of filing a suit before an appropriate Civil Court. Page5 of 6

¶9If any police protection is required at the time of conducting survey, the Revenue Authorities are granted liberty to avail the same by approaching the 4th respondent. In such case, the 4th respondent shall provide all necessary protection to the Revenue Authorities till the completion of survey at the subject land.

¶10With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 11-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

¶1The Revenue Divisional officer Tiruchengode

¶2The Tahsildar Kumarapalayam Taluk,

¶3The Head Surveyor Kumarapalayam Taluk,

¶4The Inspector of Police Pallipalayam Police station, WPoNo.o21318oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. nsa WPoNo.o21318oofo2026 11-06-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 11-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Arulmani S/o Marimuthu, No 11/3 Teacher colony Kulathukadu First street, Pallipalayam Post, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District 638 006 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Revenue Divisional officer Tiruchengode 2. The Tahsildar Kumarapalayam Taluk, 3. The Head Surveyor Kumarapalayam Taluk, 4. The Inspector of Police Pallipalayam Police station, 5. N. Manokaran S/o Late Natesan, Residing at No. 21A Mathapuram, Arisanatheru first street, Pallipalayam Post Kumarapalayam Taluk, 6. M. Tamilarasan S/o Manokaran, Residing at No. 21A Mathapuram, Page2 of 6 Arisanatheru first street, Pallipalayam Post Kumarapalayam Taluk, 7. M. Sugumar S/o manokaran, Residing at No. 21A Mathapuram, Arisanatheru first street, Pallipalayam Post Kumarapalayam Taluk, 8. M.S. Deepika Selvamery D/o Manokaran, Residing at No. 21A Mathapuram, Arisanatheru first street, Pallipalayam Post Kumarapalayam Taluk, 9. N. Raja S/o Late Natesan, Residing at No. 21A Mathapuram, Arisanatheru first street, Pallipalayam Post Kumarapalayam Taluk, 10.R. jeevanantham S/o Raja, Residing at No. 21A Mathapuram, Arisanatheru first street, Pallipalayam Post Kumarapalayam Taluk, ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to survey and measure petitioners field boundaries for a properties comprised S. F. No 493/2 at measuring to an extend of 786 1/4 Sq. Ft situated at pallipalayam Village, Kumarapalayam Taluk, Namakkal District with 4th respondents police Page3 of 6 aid and subsequently after sub division transfer the patta vide No 659 on the file of 2nd respondent in the name of petitioner For Petitioner(s): Mr.P. Nithish For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's counsel for R1 to 3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, GA for R4