S.Thenmozhi v. The Tahsildar

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to conduct survey of the petitioners land situated at comprised in SF Nos. 205/1A1A , 206/2G2A and 206/2G2C, Amman Koil Area, Rettipatti Revenue Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District and to fix the boundaries in accordance with revenue records on considering the petitioner's online application dated 05.03.2026.

¶2The petitioner submits that in order to identify, measure and demarcate the boundaries of the subject property, she submitted an online application dated

05.03.2026 to the 1st respondent requesting a survey. However, the said application has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the first respondent, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition. Page2 of 5

¶3Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. B. Pachaiyappan, learned Government Advocate for the respondents.

¶4Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court directs the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's online application dated 05.03.2026 and conduct survey of the subject property and fix boundary stones within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. It is made clear that in the event that any disturbance arises, the surveying authority is empowered to seek the assistance of the jurisdictional Police, and the jurisdictional Police are mandated to provide necessary police protection. In the event that the subject land under survey is in the possession of either the petitioner or any other concerned party, the recovery of possession can only be effected through the due process of law before the competent Civil Court; under no circumstances shall the respondents engage in taking over possession after completing the survey to hand it over to any party. Such exercise shall be carried out exclusively through the competent Civil Court. Page3 of 5

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

¶6Post this matter on 08.09.2026 "for reporting compliance". 30-06-2026 Asi To

¶1The Tahsildar Uthangarai , Krishnagiri district 635 207

¶2The Surveyor Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri district Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o24565oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o24565oofo2026 30-06-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 30-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY S.Thenmozhi W/o. Sekar, D.No. 2/82 , Amman Kovilpathi, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri 635304 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar Uthangarai , Krishnagiri district 635 207 2. The Surveyor Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri district ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to conduct survey of the petitioners land situated at comprised in SF Nos. 205/1A1A , 206/2G2A and 206/2G2C, Amman Koil Area, Rettipatti Revenue Village, Uthangarai Taluk, Krishnagiri District and to fix the boundaries in accordance with revenue records on considering the petitioner's online application dated 05.03.2026. Page1 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Mr. A.K.Samy For Respondent(s): Mr. B. Pachaiyappan Government Counsel