Madras High Court
WP/40142/2026 of SAKTHIVEL Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 1 October 2026
WP No. 40142 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP No. 40142 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012183012026}
Sakthivel,
S/o.Chinnathambi,
Kunjarampalayam, Motaiyankadu,
Arasiramani Village,
Sankari Taluk, Salem District.
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Salem District.
2. The Tahsildar,
Sankari Taluk Office,
Salem District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Thevoor Police Station,
Salem District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the 1st and 2nd respondents to dispose of the Survey application Challan No.2026/0123/08/005943 filed by the Petitioner dated 07.09.2026 by survey the petitioner land and measure his property and fix boundaries in Survey No.121/E1 in Arasiramani Bit-2 Village, Sankari Taluk, Salem District.
For Petitioner:
Mr.S.Ramajayam
For Respondent(s):
Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar,
Special Government Pleader for R1 & R2
Mr.Durai Gunasekaran,
Govt. Counsel (Crl. Side) for R3
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner’s land by considering the petitioner’s application dated 07.09.2026.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property comprised of Survey No.121/E1, in Arasiramani Bit-2 Village, Sankari Taluk, Salem District by way of succession. In order to survey the property, the petitioner submitted an online application dated 11.05.2026, however no survey was conducted and once again made second application dated 07.09.2026. Since the said applications have not been considered and no survey has been conducted till date, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. Learned Special Government Pleader who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 and 2 would submit that the petitioner’s land will be surveyed and demarcated based on his last application dated 07.09.2026 along with necessary police aid, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.
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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 respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner’s application dated 07.09.2026 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 / 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.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01-10-2026 SK
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To
1. The District Collector, Salem District.
2. The Tahsildar, Sankari Taluk Office, Salem District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Thevoor Police Station, Salem District.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SK WP No. 40142 of 2026 01-10-2026
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