Sambasivam v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2026 to survey the petitioner's land.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property in New S.F.No.339/1, Old S.F.No.167/1 situated at Sathiyamangalam Village, Erode District, based on the Partition Deed and is in continuous possession and enjoyment of the property. Since the petitioner is unable to find out the boundaries of his land and further the adjacent land owners also restraining the petitioner from cultivating his agricultural lands, he made representation dated 18.04.2026, requesting the respondents to survey the property. Since the said representation was not considered, the petitioner has approached this writ petition.

¶3The learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents. Page3 of 5

¶5Considering the submissions made by both parties, the limited prayer sought for in this Writ Petition, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing prior notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and other parties concerned. If any need arises for Police assistance, it is open to the respondents to request for Police protection from the jurisdictional Police. If any such request is made, the jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey.

¶6In the event of any dispute regarding possession, the official 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. Page4 of 5

7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK To

¶1The District Collector Erode District, Erode.

¶2The Tahsildar Tahsildar office, sathiyamangalam, Erode district.

¶3The land surveyor Tahsildar office campus, sathiyamangalam, Erode district.

¶4The Inspector of police sathiyamangalam police station, Erode District. WPoNo.o23734oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. sk WPoNo.o23734oofo2026 24-06-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Sambasivam S/o.Rajan, no.60, kannadi govindar palaiyam, vadaku kuttai, Indra nagar, sathiyamangalam, Erode District - 638401. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Erode District, Erode. 2. The Tahsildar Tahsildar office, sathiyamangalam, Erode district. 3. The land surveyor Tahsildar office campus, sathiyamangalam, Erode district. 4. The Inspector of police sathiyamangalam police station, Erode 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 respondents to consider the petitioner representation dated 18.04.2026 to survey the land in survey no.339/1 old survey no.167/1 situated at Sathiyamangalam village, Erode district. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Sengkodi For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt's Cl. for R1 to R3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Govt's Advocate for R4 Page2 of 5