S.Geethamarimuthu v. The Tahsildhar
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, WP No. 4444 of 2026, decided 13-02-2026 by Justice Abdul Quddhose. Petitioner S.Geethamarimuthu sought mandamus directing Tahsildhar, Revenue Inspector and VAO of Ponneri Taluk, Thiruvallur district to survey and demarcate her land in Survey Nos. 79/11F, 79/11I2, 79/23, Natham Village, with police protection from Sholavaram Police Station, after her representation dated 03.01.2026 went unconsidered. Court disposed the petition: pre-survey notice to neighbouring land owners, survey and demarcation on merits per law within 12 weeks, police assistance on request. Statute cited: Article 226, Constitution of India. Advocates: S.Prabhu (petitioner); R.P.Murugan Raja GA (R1-R3); R.Venkatesa Perumal GA Crl.Side (R4).
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed with directions: first respondent (Tahsildhar) to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and other parties deemed fit, then conduct survey and demarcation of the property in the prayer on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks of receipt of a copy of the order; fourth respondent (Inspector of Police) to render police assistance upon request; no costs.