R.Vasanthakumar v. The District Collector

ORDER The present writ petition has been filed for Mandamus directing the respondents 2 to 4 to conduct the survey in respect of land measuring o.12.50 hectares in S.No.329/5E and land measuring 0.08.00 hectares in S.No.329/5F, Veppampatti Village, Pappinayakkanpatti Revenue Village, Madeira.

¶2The petitioner claims title to the property based on a Sale Deed executed in favour of the petitioner's grandfather, registered as Document No. 600 of 1985. The petitioner's grandfather purchased the property from one Perumal Thevar and Vellaisamy Thevar under the said Sale Deed dated 27.05.1985. The patta was also issued in the name of the petitioner's grandfather under Patta No. 7066. As the petitioner's grandfather is a senior citizen and is suffering from health issues, the petitioner and his brother have been managing the property on his behalf. They are in continuous possession and enjoyment of the property. In order to have the land surveyed, the petitioner submitted an online application before the competent authority. However, the said application has not been considered so far. Hence, the present writ petition has been filed seeking appropriate directions.

¶3Heard both sides and perused the materials available on record.

¶4In view of the above, the second respondent is directed to conduct a survey with the assistance of the fifth respondent after issuing notice to the petitioner, the petitioner's brother and his grandfather and any rival claimants, if any. If the second respondent requires police protection, the same shall be provided by the fifth respondent 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.

¶5With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. NCC : Yes / No

20.07.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes tta To

1.The District Collector Madurai District Madurai.

2.The Tahsildar Peraiyur Taluk Madurai District.

3.The Taluk Surveyor Peraiyur Taluk Madurai District.

4.The Village Administrative Officer Pappinaykkanpatti Revenue Village Veppampatti Madurai District.

5.The Inspector of Police Saptur Police Station Saptur Madurai District. S.SRIMATHY

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tta W.P(MD)No.20499 of 2026 DATED : 20.07.2025

WP(MD) No. 20499 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20-07-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY WP(MD) No. 20499 of 2026 R.Vasanthakumar Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Collector Madurai District Madurai. 2.The Tahsildar Peraiyur Taluk Madurai District. 3.The Taluk Surveyor Peraiyur Taluk Madurai District. 4.The Village Administrative Officer Pappinaykkanpatti Revenue Village Veppampatti Madurai District. 5.The Inspector of Police Saptur Police Station Saptur Madurai District. Respondent(s) For Petitioner(s) : Mr.K. Muthurakkan For R1 to R4 : Mr.I.Pinayagash Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu For R5 : Mr.I.Murugesan Government Advocate (Crl.Side) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 2 to 4 to conduct the survey in respect of land measuring 0.12.50 hectares in S.No.329/5E and land measuring 0.8.00 hectares in S.No.329/5F, Veppampatti Village, Pappinayakkanpatti Revenue Village, Madurai District with the help of the police officials within a period that may be stipulated by this court.