T.Devaraj v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to survey and effect subdivision of the subject property, based on the petitioners online application dated 15.5.2026.

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the lands comprised in S.F. No. 151/3C, measuring an extent of 7.30 acres, and S.F. No. 151/5B, measuring an extent of 0.31 acres, situated at Jothampatti Village, Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur District. The subject property originally constituted joint family property, and the petitioner acquired title to the same by virtue of a registered Partition Deed dated

22.08.1990. Page3 of 6

¶3During the year 2006, based on applications submitted by the petitioner's brothers, the revenue officials carried out subdivisions in S.F. No. 151/3C. However, the measurements reflected in the FMB sketch showed lesser dimensions than the actual extent available under the Partition Deed, which resulted in a shortage of 0.50 acres. Hence, the petitioner submitted a detailed representation dated 04.12.2025, seeking the cancellation of the erroneous subdivisions and the restoration of the original survey numbers. Subsequently, the 2nd respondent cancelled the said subdivisions.

¶4Thereafter, the petitioner submitted a representation to the 3rd respondent to survey the restored S.F. Nos. 151/3C and 151/5B, comprising a total extent of 7.61 acres, and to subdivide the same strictly in accordance with the registered Partition Deed. The petitioner also submitted an online application dated 15.05.2026 for the said purpose. Since the said application has not been considered, the petitioner has approached this Court.

¶5Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 4 would submit that the petitioner's land will be surveyed and demarcated based on his online application dated

015.05.2026 along with necessary police aid, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page4 of 6

¶6Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents.

7.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 3 and 4 consider the petitioner's online application dated 15.05.2026 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 and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and other parties concerned. 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.

8.In the event of any dispute regarding possession, the respondents shall not adjudicate upon the question of title. The petitioner and the concerned parties are at liberty to approach the competent Civil Court for recovery of possession and for appropriate reliefs in accordance with law. The official respondents shall not involve themselves in such proceedings or take any action affecting the rights of the parties unless specifically directed by the competent Civil Court. Page5 of 6

9.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 03-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK To

¶1The District collector Tiruppur District Tiruppur

¶2The Revenue Divisional officer The Revenue Divisional officer Udumalpet Tiruppur District

¶3The Tahsildar The Tahsildar Madathukulam Taluk Tiruppur District

¶4The Taluk Surveyor Madathukulam Taluk Tiruppur District

¶5The Inspector of Police Kaniyur police station Tiruppur District WPoNo.o25720oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. sk WPoNo.o25720oofo2026 03-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 03-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY T.Devaraj S/O.Thangavel Gounder No.1718, Vanjipuram Thungavi village Madathukulam Taluk Tiruppur District -642 203 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector Tiruppur District Tiruppur 2. The Revenue Divisional officer Udumalpet Tiruppur District 3. The Tahsildar The Tahsildar Madathukulam Taluk Tiruppur District 4. The Taluk Surveyor Madathukulam Taluk Tiruppur District 5. The Inspector of Police Kaniyur police station Tiruppur District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd and 3rd respondents to survey and effect subdivision of the subject property comprised in S.F.No.No.151/3C measuring an extent of 7.30 acres and S.F.No.151/5B Page2 of 6 measuring an extent of 0.31 acres situated at Jothampatti village, Madathukulam Taluk, Tiruppur District strictly in accordance with the recitals, extent, measurements and boundaries contained in the registered partition deed vide Doc.No.105/1990 dated 22.8.1990 based on the petitioners online application e- challan No.2026/0123/32/001056 dated 15.5.2026. For Petitioner(s): Mr.C.Ramaraj For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government Counsel for R1 to R4 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R5