Deepa v. The Thasildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court; W.P.No.7147 of 2026; Abdul Quddhose J.; order dated 26.02.2026; writ of mandamus; Article 226 Constitution of India; land survey and boundary demarcation; fixing boundary stone and fencing; Tahsildar Omalur Taluk Salem District; Head Surveyor Omalur Taluk; patta No.5607; Survey No.107/3G; 0.59.1/2 cent; Muthunaickenpatty Village; online application dated 10.02.2026; notice to 4th respondent Seethevi and neighbouring land owners; consideration of objections; survey on merits and in accordance with law; twelve (12) weeks time frame; police assistance by Inspector of Police, Omalur Police Station; petitioner Deepa; counsel P.Dasarathan, S.Arumugam Government Advocate, R.Venkatesa Perumal Government Advocate (Crl.Side); notice dispensed with for 4th respondent; no order as to costs; writ disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Writ disposed of with directions: respondents 1 and 2 to issue pre-survey notice to the 4th respondent, neighbouring land owners and any other party deemed fit; after considering objections, to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property on merits and in accordance with law within twelve (12) weeks of receipt of the order; 3rd respondent to render police assistance if requested; no order as to costs.