D.G.Sampath v. The District collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Survey and demarcation of private land by Tahsildar via writ petition; Madras High Court, WP No. 665 of 2026, Abdul Quddhose J., 19-01-2026; petitioner D.G. Sampath; respondents include District Collector, District Revenue Officer, Revenue Divisional Officer, Tahsildar and Village Administrative Officer, Dharmapuri district; Survey No. 91/2A1, 1.16.00 Ares, A.Reddihalli Village; representation dated 17.11.2025 not considered; pre-survey notice to neighbouring land owners mandatory; objections to be considered; completion within 12 weeks; Government Advocate Mr. S. Arumugam accepted notice; petitioner represented by Mr. R. Raji; disposed of, no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to the fourth respondent (Tahsildar) to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and any other party deemed fit, consider objections, and survey and demarcate the petitioner's property on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.