Ranjithkumar v. The Commissioner

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to survey the petitioner's property in Survey No.161/2P, Ward-A V, Block No. 09, T.S.No. 5/1 land situated at Kottapattu Village, Ariyamangalam Division, Trichy East Taluk, Trichy District, based on petitioner's representation dated 15.05.2026

¶2The petitioner is claiming right over the property comprised in Survey No.161/2P, Ward-A V, Block No.09, T.S.No.5/1.The petitioner's father inherited the property as ancestral property under a registered Partition Deed vide Document No. 447 of 1986, dated 06.01.1986. Thereafter, the petitioner's father was in possession and enjoyment of the property. The petitioner's father died on

25.07.2001, leaving behind the petitioner as his sole legal heir. The petitioner's mother had predeceased his father. The petitioner claiming to be the sole legal heir, has filed an online application for surveying the property.

¶3In view of the above, the third respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's application to conduct a survey after issuing notice to the petitioner and the rival claimants, if any. If the third respondent requires police protection, the same shall be provided by the jurisdictional police. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures: • The official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner immediately reaching the spot where survey is to be conducted. The petitioner shall affix the signature by receiving the notice of survey. • After survey again the petitioner shall affix signature indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction. • If the petitioner is not satisfied, then also the petitioner shall affix signature indicating their dissatisfaction or with protest. The petitioner shall indicate that reason of their dissatisfaction or protest. The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

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¶1The Commissioner, Trichy City.

¶2The Assistant Commissioner, Ariyamangalam Division, Trichy City.

¶3The Tahsildhar, Trichy East Taluk Office, Trichy City.

¶4The Town Sub Inspector of Survey, Ariyamanglam Division, Trichy City. S.SRIMATHY

, J.

jbr DATED : 07.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Ranjithkumar ... Petitioner Vs 1. The Commissioner, Trichy City. 2. The Assistant Commissioner, Ariyamangalam Division, Trichy City. 3. The Tahsildhar, Trichy East Taluk Office, Trichy City. 4. The Town Sub Inspector of Survey, Ariyamanglam Division, Trichy City. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, direct the respondents to survey the petitioner's property in Survey No.161/2P, Ward-A V , Block No. 09, T.S.No. 5/1 land situated at Kottapattu Village, Ariyamangalam Division, Trichy East Taluk, Trichy District, based on petitioner's representation dated 15.05.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.K.Arunraj For Respondents : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu