Madras High Court
WP/38303/2026 of SARAVANAN Vs The Tahsildar on 29 September 2026
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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:{HCMA012139572026}
Saravanan
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The Tahsildar
katcheri road, ambur pettai, kamarajapuram, vaniyambadi, tirupattur District, tamilnadu -
635571.
2. The Inspector of Police
vaniyambadi taluk police station,
kamarajapuram, konamedu, vaniyambadi,
tirupattur District, tamilnadu 635751.
3. G.Selvamoorthi Gowravan
S/o.Gowravan,
..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 survey and measure the land comprised in survey No.38/2, measuring an extent of 0.44
1/2 cents of punjai agricultural land, situated at Kalandhira Grama, Madhuraa Chettiyanur Village, Vaniyambadi Taluk, Tirupattur District and to demarcate the same by metes and bounds with the assistance of the 2nd respondent thereby enabling the petitioner to fence and protect the said property.
For Petitioner:
M/s.Kiruthikagokulakrishnan
For Respondents:
Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar
Special Government Pleader for R1
Mr.Durai Gunasekaran
Government Counsel (Criminal Side) for 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 petitioners property.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner in possession of agricultural land measuring an extent of 0.44 ½ cents in New Government Survey No.38/2 situated ate Kalandhira Grama, Madhuraa Chettiyanur Village, Vaniyambadi Taluk, Thirupattur District having acquired the same through registered Sale Deed bearing document no.10287 of 2025 dated 19.11.2025. In order to protect his property, the petitioner made online application along with representation dated 19.08.2026. Since the said application has not been considered, the petitioner is before this Court.
3. The Learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the first respondent would submit that the petitioner’s land will be surveyed and demarcated based on his representation dated 19.08.2026 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. Since no adverse
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orders are being passed against the 3rd respondent, notice to him is not necessary.
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 first respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation and application dated 19.08.2026 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 including the 3rd respondent. If any need arises for Police assistance, the 2nd 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.
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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 katcheri road, ambur pettai, kamarajapuram, vaniyambadi, tirupattur District, tamilnadu - 635571.
2. The Inspector of Police vaniyambadi taluk police station, kamarajapuram, konamedu, vaniyambadi, tirupattur District, tamilnadu 635751.
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