Valarmathi Vs The Tahsildhar

Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the 1^st respondent to survey the petitioners land measuring 1 Acre 18 3/4 Cents in S.No. 237/6 , New S.No. 237/6B of Mittahalli- 1 Revenue Village, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District by meters and bounds, by availing police aid / Protection if necessary , by considering the petitioner’s online application dated 30.01.2026 and Subsequent Representation dated 23.02.2026 and pass orders.

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For Petitioner(s): Mr.A.Ilayaperumal For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate For R1 Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate [Crl. Side] For R2

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ORDER

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This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the first respondent to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

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The petitioner had submitted an on-line application dated 30.01.2026 and a subsequent representation dated 23.02.2026 seeking for survey and demarcation of the property more fully described in the prayer to this writ petition. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

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Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate, accepts notice on

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behalf of the 1^st respondent and Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate [Crl.Side] for 2^nd respondent.

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No prejudice will be caused to the first respondent, if the aforesaid representation of the petitioner is considered, on merits and in accordance with law, after hearing objections if any from the neighbouring land owners as well as any other party whom the first respondent deems fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:-

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(a) Before surveying the land in question, the first respondent is directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land

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owners, and also to any other party, whom the first respondent deems fit to enquire.

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(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the first respondent shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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(c) If any need arises, the first respondent is permitted to submit a petition for police assistance, and upon receipt of such request, the concerned jurisdictional police shall render necessary police assistance for conducting survey and demarcation of the subject property.

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17-03-2026

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Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No

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