G.Mohan v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 and 3 to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land in S.No 895/ 2A Page3 of 6 898/1A, 2A and 3, 899 /1, 2 and 5, 900/1 and 2, 901/2 and 901/4, to an extent of 23 Acres 40 cents situated at Badhrahalli Revenue Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District with assistance of the 4th respondent Police.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made an application dated 23.05.2026 seeking to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner's land in S. No 895/ 2A 898/1A, 2A and 3, 899 /1, 2 and 5, 900/1 and 2, 901/2 and 901/4, to an extent of 23 Acres 40 cents situated at Badhrahalli Revenue Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District. Since the same was not considered the respondents 2 and 3, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) accepts notice on behalf of the 4th respondent.

4.Learned Government's Counsel, Respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the petitioner's application dated 23.05.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

5.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents. Page4 of 6

6.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 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's application dated 23.05.2026 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 the respondents 5 to 7 and other parties concerned, if any. If any need arises for Police assistance, it is open to the respondents 2 and 3 to request for Police protection from the 4th respondent/jurisdictional Police. If any such request is made, the 4th respondent/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 the respondents 2 and 3 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.

7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Page5 of 6

¶8Post the matter for reporting compliance on 17.08.2026. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order RST To

¶1The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri.

¶2The Tahsildar, Pennagaram Taluk, pennagaram 636 810,

¶3The Taluk Head Surveyor, Pennagaram Taluk, pennagaram 636 810,

¶4The Inspector of Police, Eriyur Police Station, Eriyur 636 810, Pennagaram Taluk, WPoNo.o24516oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. RST WPoNo.o24516oofo2026 25-06-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY G.Mohan, S/o.Mr. T.R. Ganesan, No 4/197-1, Sri Vishnu Kiruba, Indane Nagar Extension, Jagir Reddipatty, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri. 2. The Tahsildar, Pennagaram Taluk, Pennagaram 636 810, 3. The Taluk Head Surveyor, Pennagaram Taluk, Pennagaram 636 810, 4. The Inspector of Police, Eriyur Police Station, Eriyur 636 810, Pennagaram Taluk, 5. Angaiyan, S/o Andiappan, Samathaal Village, Perumbalai 636 811 Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District. Page2 of 6 6. Ramalingam, S/o.Arthanari, Samathaal Village, Perumbalai 636 811, Pennagaram Taluk, 7. Myilvel, S/o.Muthu, Samathaal Village, perumbalai 636 811, Pennagaram Taluk, ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 3 to survey and demarcate boundaries of the petitioners' land in S. No 895/ 2A, 898/1A, 2A and 3, 899 /1, 2 and 5, 900/1 and 2, 901/2 and 901/4, to an extent of 23 Acres 40 cents situated at Badhrahalli Revenue Village, Pennagaram Taluk, Dharmapuri District with assistance of the 4th respondent Police based on the petitioner's application dated 23.05.2026 within a stipulated time to be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.R.Jothimanian For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govrnment's Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Government Advocate (Crl.side) for R4