Madras High Court
WP/42747/2026 of P.MURUGAN Vs THE TAHSILDAR on 15 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER
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P.Murugan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar
Mettur Taluk Office,
Salem District.
2. The Taluk Head Surveyor
Mettur Taluk office,
Salem District.
3. The Inspector of Police
Karumalai Koodal Police Station,
Salem District.
4. A. Murugesan
5. A.M.Prabu
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the 1st respondent to consider the petitioners online application dated 19.08.2026 and direct the 1st respondent to survey and fix the boundary stone in the petitioners patta land in S.No.85/26 to the extent of 2195
Sq.ft as per petitioners sale deed registered as Doc.No.1039 of 2007 dated 11.07.2007 situated at Veerakkalpudur Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District as per with help of the 3rd respondent.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Vinothraja
For Respondent(s):
Ms.A.Bakkiyalakshmi Special Government
Pleader for R1 and R2
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated 19.08.2026 and survey his property measuring 2,195 sq. ft., comprised in S.No.85/26, Veerakkalpudur Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District, and fix the boundary stones with police protection.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner purchased the subject property under a registered sale deed dated 11.07.2007 and that, despite submitting an online application for survey, the first respondent has not taken any action. It is further submitted that respondents 4 and 5, who are adjoining landowners, are obstructing the identification of the boundaries.
3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner's application will be considered and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with law.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the first respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's application dated 19.08.2026 and conduct a survey of the subject property, after issuing notice to the
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petitioner and other persons concerned, in accordance with law, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If necessary, the petitioner is at liberty to seek police protection from the third respondent for conducting the survey.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. K.SURENDER J. 15-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No JAI To
1. The Tahsildar Mettur Taluk Office, Salem District.
2. The Taluk Head Surveyor Mettur Taluk office, Salem District.
3. The Inspector of Police Karumalai Koodal Police Station, Salem District.
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