Xavier Antonisami v. The District collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of Mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; land survey and boundary demarcation; Survey Nos.66/1A2 and 66/1A3, Mathigiri village, Hosur Taluk, Krishnagiri District; separate patta sought; unconsidered on-line application dated 11.03.2026; representation dated 16.02.2026; Tahsildar Hosur (5th respondent) directed to survey after notice to neighbouring land owners; twelve (12) week timeline; police assistance by Inspector, Mathigiri Police Station (6th respondent) on request; no order as to costs; writ petition disposed of with directions; Abdul Quddhose, J.; 24-03-2026.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: (a) 5th respondent (Tahsildar, Hosur) to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and any other party deemed fit before survey; (b) after considering objections, to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property described in the prayer on merits and in accordance with law within twelve (12) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; (c) 6th respondent (Inspector, Mathigiri Police Station) to render police assistance on request; (d) no order as to costs.