D.Kumaravel v. The Tahsildhar

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner's land situated at Nadupatti (Ettipatti) Village, Uthangarai Taluk and Krishnagiri measuring 1.25.00 Hectares in S.No.36/1B, for the purpose of fixing boundaries with police protection from the 3rd respondent.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made a representation dated 02.06.2026 seeking to survey of the petitioner's land situated at Nadupatti (Ettipatti) Village, Uthangarai Taluk and Krishnagiri measuring 1.25.00 Hectares in S.No.36/1B. Since the same was not considered the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Ms.R.K.Varshini, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 and Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government's Counsel (Crl. Side) accepts notice on behalf of 3rd respondent. Page2 of 6

4.Learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 02.06.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner; the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and learned Government's Counsel (Crl. Side) appearing for the 3rd respondnet.

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 representation dated 02.06.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject property, using Differential Global Positioning System

(DGPS) 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 and other parties concerned, if any. The cost incurred for the usage of DGPS shall be borne by the petitioner. If any need arises for Police assistance, it is open to the respondents 1 and 2 to request for Police protection from the 3rd respondent/jurisdictional Police. If any such request is made, the 3rd respondent/jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey. Page3 of 6

7.It is made clear that this order is passed solely for the purpose of directing respondents 1 and 2 to conduct a survey and demarcate the subject property. If any dispute arises regarding the possession of the property, it must be resolved by filing a suit before a competent Civil Court. In the event of a title dispute, official respondents shall not take possession of the property and hand it over to any party. It is up to the parties concerned to seek recovery of possession through the due process of law.

8.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rst Page4 of 6 To

1.The Tahsildhar, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2.The Taluk Surveyor, Uthangarai Taluk Office, Krishnagiri District.

3.The Inspector of Police, Singarapettai Police Station, Krishnagiri District. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o30861oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. rst WPoNo.o30861oofo2026 06-08-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY D.Kumaravel, S/o.M.Dhasarathan, Kodalavalasai Village, Nadupatti Post, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Tahsildhar, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District. 2.The Taluk Surveyor, Uthangarai Taluk Office, Krishnagiri District. 3.The Inspector of Police, Singarapettai Police Station, Krishnagiri District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct survey of the petitioners land situate at nadupatti (Ettipatti) village, uthangarai taluk and krishnagiri measuring 1.25.00 Hectares in S.No.36/1B, for the purpose of fixing boundaries by considering online application dated 02.06.2026 made by the petitioner with police protection from the 3rd respondent if necessary. Page1 of 6 For Petitioner(s): R.Saritha For Respondent(s): Ms.R.K.Varshini, Government Advocate for R1 and R2 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran Government's Counsel (Crl. Side) for R3