Madras High Court
WP/40153/2026 of Chinnappa Vs THE TAHSILDAR on 4 October 2026
WP No. 40153 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP No. 40153 of 2026
CNR:{HCMA012284852026}
Chinnappa
W/o.Sampath,
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Tahsildar
Chengam Taluk,
Tiruvannamalai District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor
Office of Tahsildar,
Chengam Taluk,
Tiruvannamalai District.
3. The Inspector of Police
Chengam Police Station,
Tiruvannamalai District.
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners Application No. 2026/0123/06/005832 dated 02.07.2026 and Application No.20260722033230 dated 22.07.2026 with regard to measure and survey the boundaries of the petitioners property in Survey No. 38/1 to an extent of 1.69 acres of land situated at Pinjur Village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District with the help of the 3rd respondent police within the period stipulated by this court.
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For Petitioner:
Mr.S.Elvin Niha
For Respondents:
Mr.B.Karthikeyan
Additional Government Pleader(For R1 and R2)
Mr.Durai Gunasekaran
Government Counsel(Crl.Side) (For R3)
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s online applications dated 02.07.2026 and 22.07.2026
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property comprised in S.F. No.38/1, measuring an extent of 1.69 acres, Pinjur Village and is in the continuous possession. She applied for survey and measurement of boundaries vide online application No.2026/0123/06/005832 dated 02.06.2026. Since, the respondents have not conducted survey till date, the petitioner is before this Court.
3. The learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the petitioner’s online application dated 02.07.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
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5. Considering the submissions made by both parties, the limited prayer sought for in this Writ Petition, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner’s online application dated 02.07.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing prior notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and other parties concerned. If any need arises for Police assistance, the 3rd respondent / jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey.
6. In the event of any dispute regarding possession, the official respondents shall not adjudicate upon the question of title. The petitioner and the concerned parties are at liberty to approach the competent Civil Court for recovery of possession and for appropriate reliefs in accordance with law. The official respondents shall not involve themselves in such proceedings or take any action affecting the rights of the parties unless specifically directed by the competent Civil Court.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SK
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WP No. 40153 of 2026
To
1. The Tahsildar Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.
2. The Taluk Surveyor Office of Tahsildar, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.
3. The Inspector of Police Chengam Police Station, Tiruvannamalai District.
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WP No. 40153 of 2026
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. SK WP No. 40153 of 2026 01-10-2026
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