Mohammed Irfan v. The Tahsildar

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to consider the petitioner's online application dated 22.05.2026. Page2 of 6

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he submitted an online application dated 22.05.2026 before the competent revenue authority to survey his property comprising Survey Number 219/2B, measuring an extent of 0.36.00 Ares in Patta No. 1567, situated at Kodipalli Village, Krishnagiri Taluk and District and to fix boundary stones as per Rectification Deed No. 1522/2025 by obtaining adequate police protection from the 4th respondent. However, the same has not been considered till date. Challenging this inaction on the part of the respondent authority, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Government Counsel for the respondents.

¶4In view of the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court directs the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated

22.05.2026 on its merits. The respondents shall conduct a survey of the subject property (Survey Number 219/2B, measuring 0.36.00 Ares under Patta No. 1567, Kodipalli Village, Krishnagiri Taluk and District) and fix boundary stones within six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that in the event that any disturbance arises, the surveying authority is Page3 of 6 empowered to seek the assistance of the 4th respondent / jurisdictional Police, and the 4th respondent/ jurisdictional Police are mandated to provide necessary police protection. In the event that the subject land under survey is in the possession of either the petitioner or any other concerned party, the recovery of possession can only be effected through the due process of law before the competent Civil Court; under no circumstances shall the respondents engage in taking over possession after completing the survey to hand it over to any party. Such exercise shall be carried out exclusively through the competent Civil Court.

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 06-07-2026 Asi Page4 of 6 To

¶1The Tahsildar Krishnagiri Taluk and District.

¶2The Head Surveyor Krishnagiri Taluk and District.

¶3The Village administrative Officer Kodipalli Village, Krishnagiri Taluk and District.

¶4The Inspector of Police Veppanapalli Police Station, Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o25116oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o25116oofo2026 06-07-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Mohammed Irfan S/o. Baba, No.3/143 B.G. Pudur Village, Kallukurikki Post, Krishnagiri District -635 002 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar Krishnagiri Taluk and District. 2. The Head Surveyor Krishnagiri Taluk and District. 3. The Village administrative Officer Kodipalli Village, Krishnagiri Taluk and District. 4. The Inspector of Police Veppanapalli Police Station, 5. Baabi Naidu S/o. Rangappa Naidu, Seelapalli Village, Kodipalli Post, Veppanapalli Taluk, Page1 of 6 6. Aanjappa Naidu, S/o. Chinnathaayappa Naidu, B.G. Pudhur Kallugurikki Village, Veppanapalli Taluk, ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to survey the petitioners property in survey number 219/2B measuring an extent of 0.36.00 Ares in patta No.1567, respectively situated at Kodipalli Village, Krishnagiri Taluk and District and fix its boundaries as per the Rectification Deed No.1522/2025 by obtaining adequate police protection from the 4th respondent within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. Arun Kumar A For Respondent(s): Mrs.Inthu Karunakaran Government Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R4