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A.Sathishkumar v. The Tahsildar

Madras HC18 Jun 2026WP/23042/2026

Case brief

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, WP No. 23042 of 2026 (18-06-2026), Krishnan Ramasamy J.: mandamus for land survey and boundary-stone fixation, Survey No.4/10A1, 0.20.80 hectares (22,415 sq.ft), Pappampadi village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District; consideration of representation/online petition dated 11.04.2026; joint purchase with co-owner Karthikeyan (Document No.2085 of 2026); eight-week compliance timeline; police protection for survey; possession disputes reserved to Civil Court; Article 226 Constitution of India; writ disposed, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.04.2026, conduct survey of Survey No.4/10A1 and fix boundary stones within eight weeks, with police assistance if disturbance arises, while confining recovery of possession to due process before the competent Civil Court.

A.Sathishkumar Vs The Tahsildar — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

What the court decided

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Outcome

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Issue for consideration

Whether the respondents are bound to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.04.2026 and conduct survey and fixation of boundaries in respect of the land in Survey No.4/10A1, Pappampadi village.

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Court's answer

Respondents directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.04.2026, conduct survey of the subject property and fix boundary stones within eight (8) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order.

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Ratio / Principle

If any disturbance arises during the survey, the surveying authority is empowered to seek assistance of the jurisdictional Police, and the jurisdictional Police are mandated to provide necessary police protection.

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Key takeaways

Recovery of possession of the surveyed land, if in the possession of any party, can only be effected through due process of law before the competent Civil Court; the respondents shall not take over possession after completing the survey to hand it over to any party.ratio¶36
With the above observations and directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of; no order as to costs.ratio¶37

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Writ Petition (Article 226) seeking a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 3rd respondent Surveyor to conduct survey of land in Survey No.4/10A1, measuring 0.20.80 Hectares (22,415 sq.ft) at Pappampadi village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District, founded on the petitioner's unactioned representation dated 11.04.2026. Property was jointly purchased by the petitioner and one Karthikeyan under registered Document No.2085 of 2026 dated 27.02.2026. Court directed the respondents to consider the representation, conduct the survey and fix boundary stones within eight (8) weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; surveying authority may seek police assistance upon disturbance and the jurisdictional Police must provide protection; recovery of possession from any party lies exclusively before the competent Civil Court and respondents cannot take over possession post-survey. Writ Petition disposed of; no costs.

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WP No. 23042 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 18-06-2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY

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WP No. 23042 of 2026

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A.Sathishkumar S/o.Alagesan, Door No.25/1, Krishna Garden, ATC Nagar, Gorimedu, Alagapuram Pudur, Salem District-636 016

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..Petitioner(s)

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The Tahsildar Taluk office, Omalur Taluk, Salem District.

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The Head Surveyor Taluk office, Omalur, Salem District.

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The Surveyor Pappampadi Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District.

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..Respondent(s)

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PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3^rd respondent to conduct survey the land in Survey No.4/10A1 with total extent of 0.20.80 Hectors (22,415 sq.ft) situated at Pappampadi village, Omalur TK,

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 23042 of 2026

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Tharamangalam TK, Salem District on the basis of the petitioner’s representation / online petition dated 11.04.2026 within time frame fix by this Court.

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For Petitioner(s): Ms.Amsavardhini for Mr. K.T.S.Sivakuamr For Respondent(s): Mr. M. Guruprasad Government Counsel

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ORDER

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The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3^rd respondent to conduct a survey of the land comprised in Survey No.4/10A1 based on the petitioner's representation/online application dated 11.04.2026.

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The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the subject property in Survey No.4/10A1, measuring an extent of 0.20.80 Hectares (22,415 sq. ft.), was purchased jointly by the petitioner and one Karthikeyan under a registered Document No.2085 of 2026 dated 27.02.2026. Thereafter, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 11.04.2026 before the 3^rd respondent seeking survey and fixation of boundaries. However, the said representation has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by such inaction on the part of the 3^rd respondent, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

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WP No. 23042 of 2026

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The learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents

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submitted that the petitioner's application dated 11.04.2026 is under consideration. Since the property was purchased jointly by the petitioner and the said Karthikeyan, the respondents would consider the petitioner's request for survey and fixation of boundary stones upon production of a No Objection Certificate/consent from the co-owner.

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned

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Government Advocate appearing for the respondents.

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Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, and taking note of

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the limited relief sought for by the petitioner, this Court is inclined to issue appropriate directions. It is not in dispute that the petitioner purchased the subject property jointly with one Karthikeyan on 27.02.2026 and thereafter submitted an application dated 11.04.2026 seeking survey and fixation of boundaries. According to the petitioner, the co-owner has no objection to the survey being conducted.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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WP No. 23042 of 2026

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In view of the above, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 11.04.2026 and conduct survey of the subject property and fix boundary stones within a period of eight (8) weeks from the

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date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that in the event that any disturbance arises, the surveying authority is empowered to seek the assistance of the jurisdictional Police, and the jurisdictional Police are mandated to provide necessary police protection. In the event that the subject land under survey is in the possession of either the petitioner or any other concerned party, the recovery of possession can only be effected through the due process of law before the competent Civil Court; under no circumstances shall the respondents engage in taking over possession after completing the survey to hand it over to any party. Such exercise shall be carried out exclusively through the competent Civil Court.

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