Krishnamoorthi v. The Tahsildar

ORDER The writ petition is filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to conduct a survey of the property situated in Survey No. 185/3B, measuring a total extent of 3 acres and 28 cents at Ulliyakkottai Village, Gujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District

2.Heard the arguments of Mr.S.Harish, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mrs.Porkodi Karnan, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent, Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz, learned Government Advocate (Crl. Side) appearing for the second respondent and Mr.R.SA.Harish, learned counsel appearing for the third respondent. By consent of both sides, this Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

3.According to the petitioner, he purchased the said property under a sale deed dated 12.07.1995. Subsequently, he sold a portion of the said property, measuring an extent of 25 cents, in favour of the third respondent. The petitioner submitted an online application before the first respondent on 16.09.2025, bearing Application No. 2025/0123/13/015562, seeking survey of the said property. The same has not been considered on the ground that the third respondent had raised an objection to the survey. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation before the District Collector and the first respondent on 25.11.2025, seeking survey of his property, and the same has not been considered. Hence, he has come before this Court.

¶4When the matter is taken up for hearing, the learned counsel appearing for the third respondent would submit that the third respondent has no objection to survey the property.

5.The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the first respondent would submit that the application submitted by the petitioner will be considered in accordance with law.

¶6In view of the same, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the first respondent is directed to consider the application submitted by the petitioner dated 16.09.2025, bearing Application No. 2025/0123/13/015562, on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing notice to the petitioner, neighbouring land owners and other interested parties. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs.

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1.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Gujilamparai Taluk, Dindigul District.

2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Gujilamparai Police Station, Dindigul District.

S.SOUNTHAR, J.

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Writ Petition(MD)No.22844 of 2026

11.08.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.08.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.SOUNTHAR Writ Petition(MD)No.22844 of 2026 Krishnamoorthi ..Petitioner Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Gujilamparai Taluk, Dindigul District. 2.The Sub Inspector of Police, Gujilamparai Police Station, Dindigul District. 3.Pugalendhi ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st Respondent to conduct survey and demarcate petitioner's landed property and 2nd Respondent to provide police protection in comprised in Survey No. 185/3B total extend of 3 acres 28 cents relating to the petitioner's landed property situated at Ulliyakkottai Village, Gujiliamparai Taluk, Dindigul District by considering petitioner's Representation dated on 25.11.2025. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Harish For Respondents : Mrs.Porkodi Karnan Spl. Govt. Pleader for R1 Mr.R.Mohamed Riyaz Govt. Advocate (Crl.side) for R2 Mr.R.SA.Harish for R3