Madras High Court
WP/38337/2026 of S.KARTHIKEYAN Vs The District collector on 29 September 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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CNR: {HCMA012185772026}
S.Karthikeyan,
S/o.Subramanian,
D.No.83,East Street,
Ramapuram,
Cuddalore-607 002.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District collector,
Cuddalore District
Cuddalore.
2. The Thasildhar,
O/o.Thasildhar Office,
Cuddalore Taluk,
Cuddalore.
3. The Land Surveyor / Taluk Assistant Inspector, (land Survey Division), O/o.Thasildhar office, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore.
4. The Inspector of Police,
Naduveerapattu Police Station,
Cuddalore Taluk,
Cuddalore.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the respondent Nos.2 and 3 to survey, demarcate the petitioner’s lands, to fix boundaries comprised in survey No.220/1 to an extent of 5 acres 35 cents situated in Naduveerapattu village, Nellikuppam, Cuddalore
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Taluk, with the aid and adequate protection of 4th respondent forthwith petitioner’s representation dated on 28.08.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
T.Padmanabhan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar,
Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3
Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Govt. Counsel (Crl. Side)
for R4
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to survey the petitioner’s land by considering the petitioner’s application dated 28.08.2026.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property comprised in Survey No. 220/1, measuring an extent of 5 acres 35 cents, situated at Naduveerapattu Village, Nellikuppam, Cuddalore Taluk and District, by virtue of a registered Sale Deed bearing Doc. No. 2260 of 2007 dated 10.10.2007. In order to protect his land, the petitioner approached the authorities to demarcate the property and fix boundaries; for this purpose, he submitted an online application to the 3rd respondent dated 27.07.2026, followed by a physical representation dated 28.08.2026. The petitioner also requested the 4th respondent to provide adequate police protection during the survey. Since the said applications have not been considered till date, the petitioner has approached this Court
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3. Learned Special Government Pleader who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 2 and 3 would submit that the petitioner’s land will be surveyed and demarcated based on his application dated 28.08.2026 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.
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 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner’s application dated 28.08.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, within a period of four (4) 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, 4th 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
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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. 29-09-2026 SK To
1. The District collector, Cuddalore District Cuddalore.
2. The Thasildhar, O/o.Thasildhar Office, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore.
3. The Land Surveyor / Taluk Assistant Inspector, (land Survey Division), O/o.Thasildhar office, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore.
4. The Inspector of Police, Naduveerapattu Police Station, Cuddalore Taluk, Cuddalore.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SK WP No. 38337 of 2026 29-09-2026