Pichaikannan v. The Tahsildar

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct survey and demarcation of the petitioner's lands comprised in Survey Nos.406/1, 409/4 and 410/1 situated at Narasingapuram Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District pursuant to the petitioner's online applications dated

24.12.2025 and 22.05.2026 and petitioner's representation dated 28.05.2026 after issuing notice to all interested persons.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner made online applications dated

24.12.2025 and 22.05.2026 and a representation dated 28.05.2026 seeking to conduct survey and demarcation in respect of the petitioner's lands comprised in Survey Nos.406/1, 409/4 and 410/1 situated at Narasingapuram Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District, Since the same was not considered by the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner's online applications dated 24.12.2025 and 22.05.2026 and a representation dated

28.05.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page2 of 5

4.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents.

5.Considering the submissions made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's online applications dated 24.12.2025 and 22.05.2026 and a representation dated 28.05.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing prior notice to the petitioner and other parties concerned, if any. If any need arises for Police assistance, it is open to the respondents to request for Police protection from the jurisdictional Police. If any such request is made, the jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey. It is made clear that this order is passed solely for the purpose of directing respondents to conduct a survey and demarcate the subject property. If any dispute arises regarding the possession of the property, it must be resolved by filing a suit before a competent Civil Court. In the event of a title dispute, official respondents shall not take possession of the property and hand it over to any party. It is up to the parties concerned to seek recovery of possession through the due process of law.

6.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Page3 of 5

7.Post this matter under the caption "For Reporting Compliance" on

17.08.2026. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RST To

1.The Tahsildar Attur Taluk, Attur, Salem District -636 102.

2.The Head Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Attur Taluk, Attur, Salem District -636 102. Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o24138oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. RST WPoNo.o24138oofo2026 25-06-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Pichaikannan, S/o. Veeramuthu, 148/1 Kaladichan Kundru Thenpuram, Narasingapuram, Attur Taluk, Salem -636 108. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The Tahsildar, Attur Taluk, Attur, Salem District -636 102. 2.The Head Surveyor, Office of the Tahsildar, Attur Taluk, Attur, Salem District -636 102. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:-Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, direct the Respondents 1 and 2 to conduct survey and demarcation of the petitioner's lands comprised in Survey Nos.406/1, 409/4 and 410/1 situated at Narasingapuram Village, Attur Taluk, Salem District pursuant to the petitioner's online applications dated 24.12.2025 and 22.05.2026 and petitioner's representation dated 28.05.2026 after issuing notice to all interested persons and within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.S.Karunamoorthy For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran Government's Counsel Page1 of 5