D.Jayabalan v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court, Abdul Quddhose J., order dated 08-01-2026 in WP No. 473 of 2026 filed by D.Jayabalan (counsel: C.Ramaraj) against the District Collector, Sub Collector Tindivanam, Tahsildar and Taluk Surveyor of Melmalaiyanur Taluk, Villupuram District, and Elumalai (counsel for official respondents: D.Ravichander, Special Government Pleader). Petition sought survey, boundary stones and separate patta for land in Siruthalaipoondi village based on applications dated 26.03.2022, 06.08.2025 and 09.09.2025. Petition disposed of: Tahsildar and Taluk Surveyor directed to notify Elumalai and neighbouring owners, consider objections, then survey, demarcate and issue separate patta within 12 weeks; notice to Elumalai dispensed with; no costs. No statute or precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to respondents 3 and 4 to (i) issue notice to respondent No.5, neighbouring land owners and any other party deemed fit before survey; (ii) after receiving and considering objections, conduct survey, demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property and issue separate patta in his favour on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks thereafter; no costs.