Madras High Court
WP/40040/2026 of M.SELVAM Vs The Tahsildar on 1 October 2026
WP No. 40040 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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CNR:{HCMA012350292026}
M.Selvam
S/o.Muthusamy
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Tahsildar
Salem West Taluk
Salem District
2. The State by Inspector of police
D4-Steel Plant police station
Salem city
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the 1st respondent to conduct survey measurement with adequate police protection to fix four boundaries stone to petitioner land measuring an extent of 0.35.30 Hec. in S.No.69/1A, bearing Joint patta No.584 in Murungapatti Village, Salem West Taluk, Salem District and consequently issue individual patta in the name of the petitioner based on the petitioner’s application No.2026/0123/08/003997, dated 03.07.2026 within time frame fixed by this Hon’ble Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A.Saravanan
For Respondent(s):
Ms.R.K.Varshini
Government Advocate(R1)
Mr.Durai Gunasekaran,
Government Counsel (Crl.Side)(R2)
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the 1st respondents to conduct survey and demarcate boundaries of the petitioner’s property.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner purchased a parcel of land measuring 0.35.30 Hectares in S.No. 69/1A, bearing Patta No. 584, situated at Murungapatti Village, Salem West Taluk, Salem District, from one Alagumuthu and two others via a registered Sale Deed dated 25.04.2018. Following the execution of the Sale Deed, the revenue mutation was duly effected. To avert future boundary disputes and secure an independent record, the petitioner submitted an online application dated 03.07.2026 for a survey measurement and subdivision of the property. Since the said application has not been considered to date, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition.
3. The learned Government Advocate, who accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent, submits that a survey was conducted on 08.09.2026; however, due to objections raised by neighbouring landholders, the revenue officials could not complete the process. He further submits that the survey will be conducted afresh with necessary police protection within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
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4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government Advocate for 1st respondent.
5. Considering the submissions made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the 1st respondent to consider the petitioner’s application dated 03.07.2026 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 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.
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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 To
1. The Tahsildar Salem West Taluk Salem District
2. The State by Inspector of police D4-Steel Plant police station Salem city
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. SK WP No. 40040 of 2026 01-10-2026