Y.Shankar v. The Tahsildar

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to survey the land in S.No.252/1D total extent 16 cents, situated at Bagalur Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made a representation dated 09.06.2026 seeking to survey the land in S.No.252/1D, total extent 16 cents situated at Bagalur Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. Since the same was not considered the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

4.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

5.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 Page2 of 5 opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.06.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, 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. If any need arises for Police assistance, it is open to the respondents 1 and 2 to request for Police protection from the jurisdictional Police. If any such request is made, the jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey.

6.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.

7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rst Page3 of 5 To

1.The Tahsildar Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District.

2.The Head Surveyor o/o.Tahsildar Taluk office, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o31021oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. rst WPoNo.o31021oofo2026 06-08-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Y.Shankar, S/o.Yellappa, No.5/142-3, Adidravidar Colony, Bagalur Village and Post, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District. 2.The Head Surveyor, o/o.Tahsildar Taluk office, Hosur Taluk, 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 2nd respondent to survey the land in S.No.252/1D total extent 16 cents situated at Bagalur Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 9.6.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Chandrasekaran For Respondent(s): Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar, Special Government Pleader Page1 of 5