Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31650/2026 of G.Arputha Sangeethan Vs The Revenue Divisional Officer on 5 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 31650 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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G.Arputha Sangeethan
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Ramanathapuram Division,
Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Tahsildhar,
Rameswaram Taluk,
Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Head Surveyor,
District Survey Office,
Collectorate,
Ramanathapuram District.
4. The Taluk Surveyor,
Rameswaram Taluk,
Ramanathapuram District.
5. The Inspector of Police,
Thangachimadam Police Station,
Ramanathapuram District.
6. Vijayakumar
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents No. 3 and 4 to survey, demarcate, and fix boundary stones in respect of petitioner’s property comprised in Survey No. 297/3A2,
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New Patta No. 14893, measuring 30 cents at Meyyampuli Village, Thangachimadam, Rameswaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, with adequate police protection from the 5th Respondent, based on petitioner’s application in Application No. 2026/0123/27/004345 dated 21.09.2026.
For Petitioner
:Mr.Mohammed Eesa
For R1 to R5
:Mr.S.Siva Thilakar
Special Government Pleader
For R6
:Mr.I.Murugesan
Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking a direction against the Respondents No. 3 and 4 to survey, demarcate, and fix boundary stones in respect of petitioner’s property comprised in Survey No. 297/3A2, New Patta No. 14893, measuring 30 cents at Meyyampuli Village, Thangachimadam, Rameswaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District, with adequate police protection from the 5th Respondent, based on petitioner’s application in Application No. 2026/0123/27/004345 dated 21.09.2026.
2. Heard the learned Counsel on either side. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the private respondents is dispensed with.
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3. The petitioner submitted that he is the owner of the subject property and in order to survey and fix the boundaries to the subject property, he had made an application on 21.09.2026 and since no further steps have been taken by the revenue authorities, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition with the above relief.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the fact that the application of the petitioner is pending from 21.09.2026, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The fourth respondent is directed to process the application of the petitioner, dated 21.09.2026 on merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. If necessary, the second respondent can seek assistance of the fifth respondent at the time of surveying, who in turn, shall provide adequate police protection at the cost of the petitioner.”
5. It is made clear that the order passed and the proceedings undertaken pursuant thereto would not confer any right to possession of the property if the same is in the hands of third parties.
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6. With the above directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 05-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr To
1. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram Division, Ramanathapuram District.
2. The Tahsildhar, Rameswaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Head Surveyor, District Survey Office, Collectorate, Ramanathapuram District.
4. The Taluk Surveyor, Rameswaram Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
5. The Inspector of Police, Thangachimadam Police Station, Ramanathapuram District.
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