P.Saminathan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras High Court (Abdul Quddhose J., 05-03-2026) disposed of WP No. 8094 of 2026, a mandamus-style writ by petitioner P.Saminathan whose online survey application dated 20.01.2026 (No.2026/0123/32/000163) was not considered: Taluk Surveyor and Firka Surveyor (Dharapuram Taluk, Tiruppur District), with Tahsildar and District Collector, directed to notify neighbouring land owners and any other interested parties, hear objections, then survey and demarcate R.S.No.1315/1A (Old S.F.Nos.1423 and 1425 A), Kolathupalayam Village, on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks; no opinion on merits; no costs. Keywords: survey and demarcation direction, land measurement mandamus, Tamil Nadu revenue survey authorities, writ disposed of, 12-week compliance timeline.
What did the court decide?
Respondents 2 to 4 directed to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's property (R.S.No.1315/1A, Old S.F.Nos.1423 and 1425 A, Kolathupalayam Village, Dharapuram Taluk, Tiruppur District) after notice to neighbouring land owners and consideration of objections, within 12 weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.