Rajasekar v. The District collector
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WP No. 11883 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Madras, decided 26-03-2026 by Abdul Quddhose J. Petitioner Rajasekar S/o.Madhaiyan sought a Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India directing the District Surveyor, Dharmapuri (3rd respondent) to dispose of online applications No.2023/0123/05/000392 dated 20.12.2023 and No.2024/0123/05/0001240 dated 09.02.2024 (order body refers to an online application dated 09.02.2025) for measuring and demarcating 0.28 Ares in Survey No.582/15, 582/16, 582/2, Pagalahalli village, Nallampalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District. Petition disposed: pre-survey notice to neighbouring land owners and other interested parties; objections to be received and considered; survey and boundary demarcation on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks of receipt of copy of order; no costs. Keywords: survey and demarcation, boundary demarcation, writ of mandamus, land measurement, Tahsildar/District Surveyor, Dharmapuri. Counsel: Mr.G.Selvaraj for petitioner; Mr.S.Arumugam, Government Advocate, for respondents.