P.Chinnasamy, Vs The District collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

P.Chinnasamy, Vs The District collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Writ petition disposed of with directions: the Tahsildar (R3) to issue prior notice to neighbouring owners/third parties, consider objections, and conduct the survey and demarcation of the petitioner's property on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks of receipt of the order; the Inspector of Police (R5) to render police assistance on the Tahsildar's request. No costs. Court expressed no opinion on merits.

Issue for consideration

Whether respondents 3 and 4 (Tahsildar and Surveyor, Dharmapuri) should be directed to survey and demarcate the petitioner's land in Survey No.84, A.Reddihalli Village, pursuant to his online application dated 05.01.2026, which had not been acted upon. +1 more

Court's answer

Before surveying the lands, the third respondent (Tahsildar) is directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners and to any other third party whom they deem fit to enquire.

Ratio / Principle

After receiving objections, if any, and after considering the same, the third respondent (Tahsildar) shall conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property described in the prayer, on merits and in accordance with law.

Key takeaways

The Court expressly refrained from expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation/application.obiter¶29
The survey and demarcation directed above must be completed within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.ratio¶32
If the need for police assistance arises and on a request made by the third respondent, the fifth respondent (Inspector of Police) shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of the order.ratio

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Madras High Court (Abdul Quddhose, J.) disposed of WP No. 11366 of 2026, a writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India filed by P.Chinnasamy seeking survey and demarcation of his land in Survey No.84, Division No.3B4B1B, A.Reddihalli Village, Dharmapuri Taluk and District, pursuant to his online application No.2026/0123/05/000042 dated 05.01.2026, which had not been considered. Without expressing any opinion on the merits, the Court directed the Tahsildar (third respondent) to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and other interested third parties before survey, to consider any objections, and then to conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; the Inspector of Police (fifth respondent) is to render police assistance if requested by the Tahsildar. No costs.

WP No. 11366 of 2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE WP No. 11366 of 2026

P.Chinnasamy, s/o.Perumal, 27D, Selva Gounder Street, Dharmapuri District - 636 701.

..Petitioner(s)

Vs

The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri.

The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dharmapuri Division, Dharmapuri.

The Tahsildar, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

The Surveyor, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District.

The Inspector of Police, Dharmapuri Town Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

..Respondent(s)

PRAYER: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 3 and 4 to measure and demarcate the land in Survey No.84, Division No.3B4B1B situated at A.Reddihalli Village, Dharmapuri Taluk and District based the petitioner’s application No.2026/0123/05/000042 dated 05.01.2026 and further direct the

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respondent to provide adequate police protection during the time of survey and demarcation within a time frame fixed by this Honourable Court and pass such further or other orders.

For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Kanagendran For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Arumugam Government Advocate For RR1 to 4 Mr.V.Meganathan Government Advocate For R5

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 3 and 4 to survey and demarcate the property, which according to the petitioner is owned by him, based on his online application dated 05.01.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

The petitioner had submitted an online application on 05.01.2026 for

the aforesaid purpose. Since the same has not been considered till date, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

Mr.S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4. Mr.V.Meganathan, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the fifth respondent.

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This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation.

No prejudice will be caused to the respondents 3 and 4 if the said authorities are directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner’s property, more fully described in the prayer to this writ petition, after hearing the neighbouring land owners as well as any other third party, whom they deem it fit to enquire. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of in the following manner:-

(a) Before surveying the lands in question, the third respondent is directed to issue notice to the neighbouring land owners as well as any other third party, whom they deem it fit to enquire.

(b) After receiving objections if any and after considering the same, the third respondent shall conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the property, more fully 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.

(c) If the need arises for police assistance and on a request

made by the third respondent, the fifth respondent shall render police assistance for the effective implementation of

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this order.

No Costs.

02-04-2026

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

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To 1. The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dharmapuri Division, Dharmapuri. 3. The Tahsildar, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 4. The Surveyor, Dharmapuri Taluk, Dharmapuri District. 5. The Inspector of Police, Dharmapuri Town Police Station, Dharmapuri District.

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ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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WP No. 11366 of 2026

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