Madras High Court
WP/44253/2026 of VARALAKSHMI Vs The Tahsildar on 4 November 2026
W.P.No.44253 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 04.11.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER
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CNR: {HCMA012550932026}
Varalakshmi,
S/o.Savithramma,
No.370, Addagurukki Village,
Kammadoddi Post,
Addangurukki,
Shoolagiri,
Krishnagiri District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar,
Shoolagiri Taluk,
Krishnagiri District.
2. The Head Surveyor,
Shoolagiri Taluk
Krishnagiri District.
..Respondent(s)
PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to pass an order or direction or writ, more particularly, Writ of Mandamus to direct the respondents to process the Challan Number 2026/0105/31/036698 dated 25.06.2026 for Survey No.188-2D and to do the survey and to fix the boundaries in respect of petitioner property situated at Addagurukki Village, Kammadoddi Post, Addangurukki, Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri District.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.K.Sundarraj
For Respondent(s):
Mr.A.Maheshnath,
Government Advocate
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to process e-Challan No.2026/0105/31/036698, dated 25.06.2026, in respect of Survey No.188-2D and consequently conduct a survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property situated at Addagurukki Village, Kammadoddi Post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District, within a stipulated time.
2. The case of the petitioner is that she is the absolute owner and is in continuous possession and enjoyment of the property measuring an extent of 0.02 Hectares, situated at Addagurukki Village, Kammadoddi Post, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District, having acquired the same under a registered Sale Deed dated 24.01.2025, registered as Document No.460/2025. The petitioner further submits that she submitted an application and paid the requisite charges through e-Challan No.2026/0105/31/036698, dated 25.06.2026, in respect of Survey No.188-2D, seeking survey and demarcation of the boundaries of her property. However, despite repeated requests and approaches, the respondents have failed to process the said e-Challan and conduct the survey. Hence, the
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petitioner has filed the present writ petition seeking a direction to the respondents to process the e-Challan, conduct a survey and demarcate the boundaries of her property in accordance with law.
3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner is the absolute owner and is in possession and enjoyment of the subject property, having purchased the same under a registered Sale Deed dated 24.01.2025. The petitioner has also paid the requisite survey charges through e- Challan dated 25.06.2026. However, despite repeated requests, the respondents have not taken any steps to conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property. Hence, the learned counsel sought a direction to the respondents to process the e-Challan and conduct the survey and fix the boundaries of the petitioner's property within a stipulated time.
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 e-Challan No.2026/0105/31/036698, dated 25.06.2026 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 e-Challan No.2026/0105/31/036698, dated 25.06.2026 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 to 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 ten 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, Shoolagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.
2. The Head Surveyor, Shoolagiri Taluk Krishnagiri District.
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