R.Natesan v. the Tahsildar
Case brief
What is this about?
Survey and demarcation of land boundaries; direction to revenue authorities (Tahsildar and Head Surveyor, Omalur Taluk, Salem district); writ petition disposed with directions and 12-week timeline; prior notice to neighbouring land owners before survey; online applications dated 17.12.2025 and 18.12.2025 not considered; Konagapadi Village; S.Nos. 114/3B, 114/4, 114/5; WMP No. 9243 of 2026 ordered subject to separate court fee; no costs; single judge (Abdul Quddhose, J.); High Court of Judicature at Madras; decision dated 10-03-2026.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: (a) the first respondent (Tahsildar) to issue notice to neighbouring land owners and any other party he deems fit before surveying; (b) the second respondent (Head Surveyor) to conduct the survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioners' property (S.Nos. 114/3B, 114/4 and 114/5, Konagapadi Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem district) on merits and in accordance with law within 12 weeks of receipt of the order; WMP No. 9243 of 2026 ordered subject to payment of separate court fee; no costs.