G.Nagaraj v. the District Collector
Writ Petition (Article 226, mandamus) – Survey and demarcation of boundaries with police protection
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G.Nagaraj v. The District Collector, Krishnagiri & others, W.P.No.46293 of 2025, High Court of Judicature at Madras, Abdul Quddhose, J., decided 12.02.2026. Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking police protection for Revenue officials and the petitioner during boundary fixation/survey and demarcation of lands in Survey Nos.114/1, 117/1, 118/10, 118/9, 118/7 at Kothiyalaganoor Village, Bargur Taluk, Krishnagiri District; private respondents K.T.Balan, Chennammal, Srinivasan and Manikandan (respondents 5 to 8) alleged to have objected to survey and removed survey stones from an earlier survey; no counter filed by them. Petition disposed of: Tahsildar (R2) to survey and demarcate boundaries with assistance of Inspector of Police, Bargur Police Station (R4), after hearing objections of respondents 5 to 8 and neighbouring land owners, within 12 weeks; no costs. Counsel: Dr.G.Babu for petitioner; Mr.S.Arumugam, Government Advocate for R1 & R2; Mr.R.Venkatesa Perumal, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R3 & R4; Mr.D.Padmanathan for R5 to R8.