B.Ramesh v. The Tahsildhar
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras HC (07-04-2026, Abdul Quddhose J.), WP No. 11819 of 2026, disposed: direction to Tahsildhar & Head Surveyor, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District, to consider petitioner's unacted on-line application dated 16.06.2025 (App. No.2025/N123/01/008151) and survey/demarcate Grama Natham land (Old Patta 280 / New Patta 564; Old Survey 143/3(Part) / New Survey 326/7, Mariamman Koil Street, Parivakkam Village) — notice to neighbouring owners first, objections heard, survey on merits per law within 12 weeks; no opinion on merits; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of by issuing directions to the respondents (Tahsildhar and Head Surveyor, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District): (a) to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and any other party deemed fit to enquire before surveying; and (b) after considering objections, if any, to conduct survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's Grama Natham property (Old Patta No.280/New Patta No.564, Old Survey No.143/3(Part)/New Survey No.326/7, Mariamman Koil Street, Parivakkam Village) on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks of receipt of a copy of the order. No costs.