Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28611/2026 of Senthilkumar Vs The District Collector, Than on 5 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28611 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
WP(MD) No. 28611 of 2026
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Senthilkumar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Thanjavur District,
Thanjavur.
2. The Tahsildar,
Thiruvonam Taluk,
Thanjavur District.
3. The Surveyor,
Thiruvonam Taluk,
Thanjavur District.
4. The Inspector of Police
Vattathikkottai Police Station,
Thanjavur District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 2 and 3 to survey and demarcate in Survey No. 31B/2A7, situated in Edaiyathi North, Velampatti, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District with the aid of the 4th respondent, within the time frame fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.M.Arul
For R1 to R3
:Mr.S.Venkatesh
Additional Government Pleader
For R4
:Mr.I.Murugesan
Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking a direction against the respondents 2 and 3 to survey and demarcate the property in Survey No. 31B/2A7, situated in Edaiyathi North, Velampatti, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District with the aid of the 4th respondent, within a time frame fixed by this Court.
2. Heard Mr.M.Arul, learned Counsel for the petitioner, Mr.S.Venkatesh, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.I.Murugesan, learned Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu, who accepts notice on behalf of the fourth respondent. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is disposed of at the admission stage itself.
3. When the matter is taken up for admission, the learned Additional Government Pleader, on instructions, submitted that earlier an attempt was made to survey the subject property, which was scheduled on 25.09.2026, but, however, in view of the dispute with respect to subject property, the survey of the subject property could not be conducted. However, he also submitted that the survey of the subject property would be conducted by the respondent authority within a period of four weeks. __________
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4. Considering the submission made by the learned Additional Government Pleader, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions:
1) The third respondent is directed to conduct the survey of the subject property within a period of four weeks from date of receipt of a copy of this order and if necessary, the third respondent shall also seek assistance of the fourth respondent, who in turn, shall provide necessary police protection for the survey to be conducted by the third respondent
5. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 05-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr __________
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WP(MD) No. 28611 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.
2. The Tahsildar, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.
3. The Surveyor, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District.
4. The Inspector of Police Vattathikkottai Police Station, Thanjavur District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 28611 of 2026 K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr W.P(MD)No.28611 of 2026 05-10-2026 __________
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