Madras High Court
WP/38985/2026 of VENKATESH GUPTA Vs The Tahsildar on 29 September 2026
WP No. 38985 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP No. 38985 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012206802026}
Venkatesh Gupta
S/o Narayana Chetty,
No. 5/4, Pudupettai, M.G. Road,
Hosur-635 109.
Krishangiri District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar
Taluk Office,
Hosur-635 109.
Krishangiri District.
2. The Head Surveyor,
Taluk Office,
Hosur-635 109.
krishnagiri District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Hudco Police station,
Hosur-635 109.
Krishnagiri District.
4. Narasimman,
S/o Narayanappa.
5. Siva,
S/o Abbaiah.
6. Subramani,
S/o Abbaiah,
7. Muruga,
S/o Abbaiah.
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Respondents 4 to 7 are residing at, Door No.3/567, Alasanatham Village and Post, Hosur Taluk-635 109, Krishnagiri District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the Respondents 1 and 2 to survey the petitioner’s property and the 3rd respondent to provide adequate police protection to avoid any hindrance caused by the respondents 4 to 7 at the time of surveying the property comprised in S. No.348/3B1A measuring to an extent of 0.05.0 hectares, S.No.348/3B1B measuring to an extent of 0.48.0 hectares and 348/3B1C
measuring to an extent of 0.14.0 hectares, totally measuring to an extent of 0.67.0 hectares, situated at Avalapalli village, Hosur Taluk, Krishangiri District by considering the representation dated 06.08.2026 within a stipulated period.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.C. Balaji Prasanna
For Respondent(s):
Mr.B.Karthikeyan,
Additonal 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 representation dated 06.08.2026.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the properties in S.No. 348/3B1A (measuring an extent of 0.05.0 hectares), S.No. 348/3B1B (measuring an extent of 0.48.0 hectares), and S.No. 348/3B1C
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(measuring an extent of 0.14.0 hectares), measuring a total extent of 0.67.0 hectares, situated at Avalapalli Village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District, were acquired by the petitioner by virtue of a registered Sale Deed dated 13.09.1990, registered as Doc. No. 3898 of 1990. The petitioner submitted a representation dated 06.08.2026 to respondents 1 and 2 requesting a survey of the land. Despite the petitioner having remitted the necessary charges to the revenue authorities, the said representation has not been considered, and hence, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. Learned Additional Government Pleader 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 representation dated 06.08.2026 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 Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents. Since no adverse orders are being passed against the respondent 4 to 7, notice to them 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 respondents 1 and 2 to consider the
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petitioner’s representation dated 06.08.2026 based on his online application dated 08.07.2026 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 including the respondent 4 to 7. If any need arises for Police assistance, the 3rd 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. 29-09-2026 SK To
1. The Tahsildar Taluk Office, Hosur-635 109.
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2. The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Hosur-635 109. krishnagiri District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Hudco Police station, Hosur-635 109. Krishnagiri District.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SK WP No. 38985 of 2026 29-09-2026
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