Madras High Court
WP/40008/2026 of G.VIJAYALAKSHMI Vs THE REVENUE TASHILDAR on 30 September 2026
WP No. 40008 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP No. 40008 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012281272026}
G.Vijayalakshmi
W/o. Gunabalu,
3/106, Mavarasanvalavu,
Meiyampalayam Village,
Edappadi Taluk,
Salem District,
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Tashildar
Edappadi Taluk,
Salem District.
2. The Firka Surveyor,
Edappadi Taluk,
Salem District.
3. The Inspector of Police
Konganapuram Police station
Salem District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1
and 2 to conduct survey and fix boundaries for property of the petitioner __________
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measuring 22 cents in SF No.427/10C, Kornampatti Village, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District with Police Aid from the 3rd respondent, by considering her online Application No.2026/0123/08/006128 dated 12.09.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr. S. Shrish
for M/s. N.Manoharan
For Respondent(s):
Mr. B. Karthikeyan
Additional Government Pleader
for R1 and R2
Mr. Durai Gunasekaran
Government Counsel (Crl.Side) for R3
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first and second respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 12.09.2026.
2. The learned learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had preferred an online application dated 12.09.2026 to the first respondent, requesting a survey to fix the boundaries of the petitioner's property measuring 22 cents in S.F. No. 427/10C, Kornampatti Village, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District, with police protection from the third respondent. However, the said application has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on __________
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3. In response, Mr.B.Karthikeyan, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submitted that based on the petitioner’s application, the survey has been scheduled and will be conducted on 09.10.2026.
4. Recording the submission of the learned Additional Government Pleader that the survey is scheduled to be conducted on 09.10.2026, this Court directs the first and second respondents to conduct a survey of the subject property measuring 22 cents in S.F. No. 427/10C, Kornampatti Village, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District, and to fix the boundary stones. This exercise shall be completed after issuing due notice to the petitioner, the adjacent landowners, and any other interested parties, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. A copy of the survey report and the sketch shall be furnished to the petitioner immediately upon the completion of the survey. __________
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5. It is made clear that in the event that any disturbance arises, the surveying authority is empowered to seek the assistance of the 3rd respondent Police, and the 3rd respondent Police are mandated to provide necessary police protection. Upon completion of the survey, in the event that the subject land is found to be in the possession of either the petitioner or any other party, the recovery of possession shall only be effected through due process of law before the competent Civil Court. Under no circumstances shall the official respondents take over possession of the property or hand it over to any party, as any such remedy must be sought exclusively through the competent Civil Court.
6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No Costs. 30-09-2026 Asi __________
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1. The Revenue Tashildar Edappadi Taluk, Salem District.
2. The Firka Surveyor, Edappadi Taluk, Salem District.
3. The Inspector of Police Konganapuram Police station Salem District. __________
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WP No. 40008 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 40008 of 2026 30-09-2026 __________
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