Ramasamy v. The Thasildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Mandamus; survey and demarcation; sub-division; S.F.No.88/8; Vinaitheerthapuram Village; Kallakurichi Taluk and District; Thasildar; Surveyor; online application dated 12.08.2025 not considered; notice to neighbouring land owners and 4th respondent before survey; twelve (12) weeks timeline; police assistance by Inspector of Police, Chinnasalem Police Station; Article 226 of the Constitution of India; Writ of Mandamus; no costs; Madras High Court; Abdul Quddhose, J.; W.P.No.8282 of 2026; decision dated 02.03.2026.
What did the court decide?
Writ of Mandamus effectively granted by disposal 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 conduct survey and demarcation of the property in S.F.No.88/8, Vinaitheerthapuram Village, on merits and in accordance with law within twelve (12) weeks; respondent 3 to render police assistance if requested; no order as to costs.