Madras High Court
WP/39763/2026 of SAGADEVAN Vs THE TAHSILDAR on 29 September 2026
WP No. 39763 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 29-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
WP No. 39763 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012287712026}
Sagadevan,
S/o.Rajagopal,
No.230, Elavampatti Village and Post,
Tirupattur Taluk,
Tirupattur District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar
Office of the Tahsildar,
Tirupathur District.
2. The Land Surveyor,
Tirupathur District.
3. The Inspector of Police,
Tirupattur Taluk Police Station,
Tirupathur District.
4. Sampath
5. Mallika
6. Samsudhi
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to survey and measure the boundaries of the land of the petitioner property in S.No. 3/1C2 situated at Elavampatti Village, Tirupattur District with the protection of 3rd respondent, by considering the Petitioner online Application No. 2026/ 0123/ 36/ 002789 dated 14.09.2026 within a stipulated time as prescribed by this court.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.M.Arun
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 14.09.2026.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property comprised in Survey No. 3/1C2, measuring an extent of 4,360 sq. ft., situated at Elavampatti Village, Tirupattur District, by virtue of a registered Sale Deed dated 13.02.2024. In order to survey the property, the petitioner submitted an online application to the 1st respondent dated 28.10.2024 by paying the requisite fees, and subsequently submitted further online applications on 13.03.2025 and 14.09.2026 respectively. Since the said applications have not been considered 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 application dated 14.09.2026 along with necessary police aid, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
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4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Special Government Pleader. Since no adverse orders are being passed against the respondent 4 to 6, 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 1st and 2nd respondents to consider the petitioner’s application dated 14.09.2026 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 including the respondents 4 to 6. If any need arises for Police assistance, the 3rd 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. 29-09-2026 SK To
1. The Tahsildar Office of the Tahsildar, Tirupathur District.
2. The Land Surveyor, Tirupathur District.
3. The Inspector of Police, Tirupattur Taluk Police Station, Tirupathur District.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. SK WP No. 39763 of 2026 29-09-2026
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