Vijayakumar v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ Petition — Mandamus under Article 226, Constitution of India — survey and demarcation of land — S.No.150/8G, Thethambattu, Srimushnam Taluk, Cuddalore District — 0.2.43 Acres — online application dated 30.07.2025 not considered — Tahsildar and Taluk Surveyor directed to survey after notice to 5th respondent and adjoining owners and consideration of objections — time-bound compliance within twelve (12) weeks — police assistance by Inspector of Police, Srimushnam Police Station on request — notice to private 5th respondent dispensed with — no costs — Madras High Court, Abdul Quddhose, J., order dated 07.04.2026.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: respondents 2 and 3 (Tahsildar and Taluk Surveyor, Srimushnam Taluk) to issue notice to the 5th respondent, neighbouring land owners and other parties, consider objections, and survey and demarcate the petitioner's property (S.No.150/8G, Thethambattu, Srimushnam Taluk, Cuddalore District, 0.2.43 Acres) on merits and in accordance with law within twelve (12) weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; the 4th respondent (Inspector of Police) to render police assistance on request by the 2nd respondent; no order as to costs.