Sankar v. The Tahsildar

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's online applications dated 03.03.2026.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made an online application dated 03.03.2026 to survey his property in block 3, Survey Nos.53/81 and 53/95 measuring an extent of 2.79 Ares at ward-1, Thiruvannamalai Town, Thiruvannamalai Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District, in accordance with the registered sale deed No.3100 of 2024 and sale deed No.16249 of 2024 as rectified by rectification deed No.1341 of 2026 and to fix the boundaries thereof with adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 & 2 and submitted that the petitioner's application dated

03.03.2026 will be considered within a period of six weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 4

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents 1 & 2 to consider the petitioner's online application dated 03.03.2026 and carry out a survey and complete the process, after giving prior notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved parties, if any, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent to conduct a survey and lay boundary stones at the subject land. In the event any dispute arises regarding the possession of the subject property, the same has to be decided by way of filing a suit before the competent Civil Court.

¶7With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 23-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM To:

¶1The Tahsildar, Thiruvannamalai Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

¶2The Head Surveyor, Thiruvannamalai Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District.

¶3The Inspector of Police, East police station, Thiruvannamalai District. 23-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Sankar ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Thiruvannamalai Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District. 2. The Head Surveyor, Thiruvannamalai Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District. 3. The Inspector of Police, East police station, Thiruvannamalai District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's property in block 3, Survey Nos.53/81 and 53/95 measuring an extent of 2.79 Ares at ward-1, Thiruvannamalai Town, Thiruvannamalai Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District, in accordance with the registered sale deed No.3100 of 2024 and sale deed No.16249 of 2024 as rectified by rectification deed No.1341 of 2026 and to fix the boundaries thereof with adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent. For Petitioner(s): Ms.E.Yuvarani For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt Counsel for R1 and R2 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Govt Advocate (Crl Side) for R3 Page2 of 4