Madras High Court
WP(MD)/32047/2026 of Muruganantham V Vs The District Collector on 11 November 2026
WP(MD) No. 32047 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 11-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
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V.Muruganantham
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Sivagangai District,
District Collectorate Complex,
Sivagangai - 630 562
2. The Tahsildhar
Thirupuvanam Taluk,
Thirupuvanam,
Sivagangai District - 630 611
3. The Firka Surveyor
Thirupuvanam Firka,
Thirupuvanam,
Sivagangai District - 630 611
4. The Inspector of Police
Palayanoor Police Station,
Palayanoor, Thirupuvanam Taluk,
5. B.Sengaichamy
6. R.Narayanan
..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 2nd and 3rd respondents to Survey and identify the F-Line of the lands in S.No.480/1B (0.54.00 Ares), 480/1C1A (0.16.52 Ares) and 480/1C1B
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(0.4.05 Ares) situated in Melarangiyam Village, Thirupuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District by providing Police protection by the 4th respondent within a time frame as pleased by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Chandrasekaran
For R1 to R3
:Mr.S.Vashik Ali
Additional Government Pleader
For R4
: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 for a direction to the respondents 2 and 3 to conduct a survey of the subject property pursuant to the petitioner’s application dated 16.08.2026 with adequate police protection.
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. In view of the order proposed to be passed, notice to the private respondents is dispensed with.
3. From the perusal of the records, it is revealed that an attempt had already been made to survey the subject property and there were objections restraining the third respondent from conducting the survey. Hence, a request has also been given by the second respondent to the
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4. In such view of the matter, the petitioner is directed to pay necessary costs for providing police protection and on payment of costs, the fourth respondent shall ensure necessary police protection to aid the third respondent to survey the subject property and thereafter, the third respondent shall proceed with the survey of the subject property by considering the application of the petitioner, dated 16.08.2026. The second respondent is also directed to record the objection, if any, and give his findings on the same and it is for the parties to work out their remedy in manner known to law.
5. With the aforesaid directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 11-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr
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1. The District Collector Sivagangai District District Collectorate Complex Sivagangai - 630 562
2. The Tahsildhar Thirupuvanam Taluk Thirupuvanam Sivagangai District - 630 611
3. The Firka Surveyor Thirupuvanam Firka Thirupuvanam Sivagangai District - 630 611
4. The Inspector of Police Palayanur Police Station Palayanoor Thirupuvanam Taluk
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