WP/44019/2026 of RAMAMOORTHI Vs The Tahsildar on 4 November 2026

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s application bearing Application No.2026/0123/05/017764 dated 28.03.2026 and conduct the survey and measurement of the land comprised in survey Nos.404/1A1 and 404/1A3 measuring an extent of 0.44.57 and 0.40.50 Hectares, situated at Adilam Villlage, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District and demarcate the boundaries thereof.

2. The petitioner submits that he is the absolute owner and is in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the properties comprised in Survey Nos.404/1A1 and 404/1A3, measuring an extent of 0.44.57 Hectares and 0.40.50 Hectares respectively, situated at Adilam Village, Karimangalam Taluk, Dharmapuri District. In order to ascertain and demarcate the boundaries of the aforesaid properties, the petitioner submitted an application bearing No.2026/0123/05/017764, dated 28.03.2026, along with the prescribed fee of Rs.1,660/- and the necessary supporting documents, requesting the respondents to conduct a survey and demarcate the boundaries of the properties. However, despite the submission of the application along with the requisite fee and

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documents, the respondents have not taken any action on the same. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court by way of the present writ petition.

3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the owner and is in possession and enjoyment of the aforesaid properties. Though the petitioner has submitted an application dated 28.03.2026, along with the prescribed fee and necessary documents, seeking survey and demarcation of the properties, the respondents have failed to consider the same and conduct the survey. Hence, the learned counsel sought a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's application and conduct the survey and demarcation of the properties in accordance with law.

4. The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that if a specific time frame is fixed by this Court, the 1st respondent will consider the petitioner’s online application No.2026/0123/05/017764, dated 28.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on its own merits in accordance with law.

5. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

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6. Without going into the merits of the property claims made by either side, this Court deems it appropriate to dispose of the matter by directing the 1 st respondent to entertain the petitioner's online Application No.2026/0123/05/017764, dated 28.03.2026 and conduct a fresh, field survey and boundary demarcation of the petitioner’s land, which is the subject property herein. The 1st respondent shall direct the 2nd respondent to measure the property strictly in accordance with the relevant Field Measurement Book (FMB) sketches, revenue records and the parental title deeds of the parties. The 1st respondent is directed to issue notice to the petitioner as well as any other counter-claimants or adjacent land-owners, fixing the exact date and time for the physical inspection and measurement. Both the petitioner and other counter-claimants or adjacent land-owners shall be given a fair and full opportunity to place their objections, representations, and title documents before the surveying authority at the time of inquiry.

7. The entire exercise, including the physical measurement of the property, the fixation of boundary stones, and the passing of a reasoned final operational order on the petitioner's application, shall be completed by the 1st respondent within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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8. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner. If there is any dispute relating to the title or inter-se civil rights over the property, the parties are at liberty to approach the competent Civil Court for appropriate relief. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 04.11.2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No vv2 To

1. The Tahsildar Karimangalam Taluk Dharmapuri District.

2. The Taluk Surveyor,

Dharmapuri District.

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