K. Yuvaraj v. The Thasildar

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 20.06.2026, to conduct a survey, fix the boundaries, and provide necessary police protection for the petitioner's land situated at No. 64/8, Pillayar Kovil Street, Salem Taluk, Salem, comprised in Block No. 21, T.S. No. 59, measuring a total extent of 71.5 sq. mts.

¶2When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 and 2 submitted that the revenue authorities have already acted upon the representation and issued summons for the survey, which is scheduled to be conducted on

27.08.2026 with requisite police protection. Page2 of 5

¶3In view of the submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader, it is evident that the respondents have already initiated action on the petitioner's representation dated 20.06.2026. Recording the said submission, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents to complete the survey and demarcation exercise within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 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 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.

¶4With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 20-08-2026 Asi Page3 of 5 To

¶1The Thasildar, Salem, Salem District.

¶2The Assistant Director Land Survey Records District Land, Survey Department, Salem.

¶3The Inspector of Police Ammapettai Poplice Station, Salem District. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o32935oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o32935oofo2026 20-08-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 20-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY K. Yuvaraj S/o Krishnamoorthi, No 66/8C Pillayar Koil Street, Ponnampet, Salem 636 001. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Thasildar Salem, Salem District 2. The Assistant Director land Survey Records District Land, Survey Department, Salem 3. The Inspector of Police Ammapettai Police Station, Salem District. ..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 respondent to dispose the representation dated in the application on 20.06.2026 Manu.No. 2026 / 0178 / 08/ 000311 to conduct and survey to petitioner land along with the police protection to fix the boundaries and fencing petitioner's land. Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. A. Mazar For Respondent(s): Mr. B. Karthikeyan Additional Government Pleader for R1 and R2 Mr. Durai Gunasekaran Government Counsel (Crl.Side) for R3