Subramani v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to survey the land based on his application dated 19.01.2026.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner's father had executed a registered Settlement Deed in favour of the petitioner and his brother, conveying agricultural lands situated in S.F. Nos. 526/1H, 526/1K3, 527/1I2, 527/1J2, 527/1K, 528/1F, and 528/1G, measuring a total extent of 74 ½ cents at Jertalav Revenue Village, Thimmampatty Village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District. It is submitted that the petitioner and his brother are in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the subject property, and the revenue records have also been duly mutated in their names. Page4 of 7

¶3To secure their holding, the petitioner submitted an application on

19.01.2026 before the second respondent seeking a survey and boundary demarcation of the property. Since the said application has not been considered by the respondent authorities to date, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of the present Writ Petition.

¶4Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the petitioner's land will be surveyed and demarcated based on his online application dated

19.01.2026 along with necessary police aid, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents. Since no adverse orders are being passed against the respondents 5 to 11, notice to them is not necessary.

6.Considering the submissions made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's online application dated 19.01.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date Page5 of 7 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 including the respondents 5 to 11. If any need arises for Police assistance, it is open to the respondents 1 to 3 to request for Police protection from the 4th respondent/jurisdictional Police. If any such request is made, the 4th respondent/jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey.

7.In the event of any dispute regarding possession, the 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.

8.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 13-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK Page6 of 7 To

¶1The District collector Dharmapuri Dharmapuri District

¶2The tashildar Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District

¶3The Taluk head surveyor Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District

¶4The Inspector of Police Palacode Police station, Dharmapuri district WPoNo.o27103oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. sk WPoNo.o27103oofo2026 13-07-2026 Page7oofo7

Page1 of 7 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 13-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Subramani S/o Thekkan @ Ramasamy 2/364, Thimmampatty, Village, Bunk Opposite, Sugar Factory, jertalav, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector Dharmapuri Dharmapuri District 2. The tashildar Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 3. The Taluk head surveyor Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 4. The Inspector of Police Palacode Police station, Dharmapuri district 5. Angappan S/o Late Kullan @ Lakshmanan Thimmampatty Village, Jertalav, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 6. Kannammal W/o Angappan, Thimmampatty Village, Jertalav, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District Page2 of 7 7. Sevathan S/o Late Kullan @ Lakshmanan, Thimmampatty Village, Jertalav, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 8. Saritha W/o Sevathan Thimmampatty Village, Jertalav, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 9. Raja S/o Lakshmanan, Thimmampatty Village, Jertalav, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 10.Muthuraman S/o Lakshmanan, Thimmampatty Village, Jertalav, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri District 11.Sathya W/o muthuraman Thimmampatty Village, Jertalav, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri 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 survey the land in S. nos. 526 /1H, 526/1K3, 527/112, 527/1J2, 527/1K, 528/1F, Page3 of 7 528/1G totally to an extent of 74 1/2 cnets situated at jertalav Revenue village, Thimmampatty village, Palacode Taluk, Dharmapuri Distrct based on the application of the petitioners son dated on 19.01.2026 with the help of police and pass For Petitioner(s): Mr..V.SIVARAMAN For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Government Counsel (Crl.Side) for R4