P.Ashokan v. The District collector
Case brief
What is this about?
WP No. 6461 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Madras, Abdul Quddhose J., 24-02-2026. Mandamus-type writ disposed of by directing the Thasildar and Surveyor, Dharmapuri, to survey and demarcate the boundaries of petitioner P. Ashokan's property pursuant to his representation dated 24.11.2025 (online application dated 06.08.2024), after prior notice to neighbouring land owners and enquiry into objections, on merits and in accordance with law, within 12 weeks; no costs. Keywords: survey and demarcation, land boundaries, Thasildar, Surveyor, Dharmapuri, representation not considered, direction to authority, disposed, Special Government Pleader.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to respondents 2 and 3 (Thasildar and Surveyor, Dharmapuri) to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property after issuing notice to neighbouring land owners and hearing objections, on merits and in accordance with law, within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.