Arumugam v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ petition WP No. 3928 of 2026, Madras High Court, decided 12-02-2026 by Abdul Quddhose J. Petitioner Arumugam sought a direction to the Thasildar (fourth respondent) to consider his representation dated 30.12.2025 and survey/demarcate his property near Katpadi/Gudiyattam, Vellore district; respondents included the District Collector, District Surveyor, Revenue Divisional Officer Katpadi, Thasildar and Taluk Surveyor. Government Advocate R. P. Murugan Raja accepted notice. Court disposed of the petition directing prior notice to neighbouring land owners, consideration of objections, and completion of survey and boundary demarcation on merits per law within 12 weeks. Keywords: land survey, boundary demarcation, Thasildar, Taluk Surveyor, revenue authorities, Tamil Nadu, representation pending, 12-week timeline, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Direction to the fourth and fifth respondents to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and any other party deemed fit to enquire, consider objections, and survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.