J.Kumar v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Land survey mandamus writ, Madras HC single judge, disposed at admission stage by consent; Tahsildar and Head Surveyor Denkanikottai Taluk ordered to survey Patta 7726 / S.No.346/5 (1 acre 37 cents, Javalagiri Village, Krishnagiri) within 8 weeks after notice to adjoining owners and rival claimants; police protection by Superintendent of Police and Inspector Thally Police Station on request; e-challan survey application dated 15.04.2025; sale deed 19.02.2025 Doc No.1566/25; no finding on title or merits; useful template for survey-with-protection petitions in Tamil Nadu revenue matters.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of: respondents 4 and 5 directed to survey S.No.346/5 (Patta No.7726, 1 acre 37 cents, Javalagiri Village) after due notice within 8 weeks; respondents 3 and 6 to provide adequate police protection for the survey if requested; no opinion expressed on merits; no costs.