S.R.Ragavendra Simon v. The Tahsildar

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.06.2026.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he submitted a representation dated

23.06.2026, requesting the first respondent to survey his properties comprised in Survey No. 317 of 94-E, situated at Nehru Nagar 3rd Main Road, Kottivakkam Village, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai District. He also approached the second respondent by way of a representation dated 24.06.2026 seeking police protection during the survey proceedings. However, the same has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the respondents, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition. Page2 of 5

¶3In response, Mr. B. Pachaiyappan, learned Government Counsel appearing for the first respondent, submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated 23.06.2026 would be considered by the first respondent, and appropriate orders would be passed thereon on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks, after issuing notice to the petitioner, the adjacent landowners, and one Karthik

¶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 1st respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.06.2026 on merits and in accordance with law. The 1st respondent shall conduct a survey of the subject property comprised inSurvey No. 317 of 94-E in Kottivakkam village, Nehru Nagar 3rd Main Road, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai Revenue District and fix the boundary stones within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing prior notice to the petitioner, one Karthik, adjacent land owners and interested parties, if any, as contended by the learned Government Counsel. It is made clear that in the event that any disturbance arises, the surveying authority is empowered to seek the assistance of the 2nd respondent/ jurisdictional Police, and the 2nd 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, Page3 of 5 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. 22-07-2026 Asi To

¶1The Tahsildar Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai

¶2The Inspector of Police (Law and order) J-13 Taramani Police station, Chennai Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o28490oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o28490oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.R.Ragavendra Simon S/o. A.S.Raja, No. 103 Venkateswara Nagar, 13th street, Kottivakkam, Chennai 41 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai 2. The Inspector of Police (Law and order) J-13 Taramani Police station, Chennai ..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 1st respondent to survey the land and fix the boundaries and the 2nd respondent to provide police protection at the time of survey in Survey No. 317 of 94-E in Kottivakkam village, Nehru Nagar 3rd Main Road, Sholinganallur Taluk, Chennai Revenue District within the Sub Registration District of Adyar. Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.Bala Subramanian For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government Counsel (Crl.Side) for R2