A.Alaguvel v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 2 to 3 to measure (Survey), demarcate and fix the boundaries with the protection of the 4th respondent.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the land measuring an extent of 19 cents comprised in Survey No. 479/1, situated at Korakavadi Village, Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District (formerly Virudhachalam), originally belonged to one Arumugam by virtue of a Sale Deed registered as Document No. 1015 of 1987 in the office of the Sub-Registrar, Sirupakkam. The said Arumugam subsequently executed Settlement Deeds, settling an extent of 9.5 cents in favour of his first son (the 1st petitioner herein) and the remaining

9.5 cents in favour of his second son (the 2nd petitioner herein).

¶3While the petitioners have been in peaceful possession and enjoyment of their respective properties, the 5th respondent has been causing continuous obstruction and interference. Aggrieved by the same, the wife of the 1st petitioner, acting for and on behalf of the petitioners, submitted a formal representation dated 18.11.2025 to the 1st and 4th respondents. The said representation was duly forwarded by the Revenue Divisional Officer, Page3 of 6 Virudhachalam, to the 2nd respondent for appropriate action. However, despite the lapse of considerable time, the 2nd respondent has failed to consider or pass orders on the said representation. Left with no other alternative remedy, the petitioners have filed the present Writ Petition seeking a mandamus to dispose of the same.

¶4Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents.

¶5Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court directs the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioners' online application dated 19.02.2025 and conduct survey of the subject property in S.No.479/1, situated at Korakavadi Village, Thittakudi Taluk, Virudachalam, and fix boundary stones within a period of 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 empowered to seek the assistance of the 4th respondent Police, and the 4th respondent 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 Page4 of 6 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.

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

¶1The District collector Cuddalore District, Cuddalore 607 001

¶2The Tahsildar Thittakudi taluk, Cuddalore Dsitrict-607 106

¶3The Additional Director of Land Survey Cuddalore District, Cuddalore-607 001

¶4The Superintendent of police Cuddalore District, Cuddalore-607 001. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o26022oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o26022oofo2026 06-07-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY 1. A.Alaguvel S/o.Arumugam, Awali Al Kher training co. Riyadh-azizia-basala Street, K.S.A. Saudi Arabia 2. A.Thangadurai S/o.Arumugam, No.118, Perumal Kovil Street, Korakkavadi Post, Cuddalore District-606 303. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector Cuddalore District, Cuddalore 607 001 2. The Tahsildar Thittakudi taluk, Cuddalore Dsitrict-607 106 3. The Additional Director of Land Survey Cuddalore District, Cuddalore-607 001 4. the Superintendent of police Cuddalore District, Cuddalore-607 001 Page1 of 6 5. P.Supramaniyan S/o.Pichamuthu, Door No.60, Old Colony, Korakkavadi Village, Thtitakudi taluk, Cuddalore District-606 303 ..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 2 to 3 to measure (Survey), demarcate and fix the boundaries with the protection of the 4th respondent in properties comprised in Survey No.479/1A measuring 9 1/2 cents and survey No.479/1B measuring 9 1/2 cents, aggregating to a total extent of 19 cents, situated at Korakavadi village, Thittakudi Taluk, Cuddalore District by considering the online representation of the petitioners dated 19.02.2025 in Application Nos.2025/ 0123/ 18/ 009757 and No.2025/ 0123/ 18/ 009755 and representation dated 18.11.2025 made to the 1st and 4th respondents respectively within the time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Ms.K.Indupriya For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R4 Page2 of 6