W.P(MD)No.13963 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.06.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD)No.13963 of 2026 R.Chellaiyya ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. 2. The Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District. 3. The Inspector of Police,, Keeranur Police Station, Pudukkottai District. ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the 2nd Respondent to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property in S.No.73/3A of Kulathur Village, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District, admeasuring 2 cents (or) 872 Sq.ft and to further direct the 3rd respondent to accord police protection for the same by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2026, within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13963 of 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.K.Praveen Kumar For R-1 to R-2 : Mr.S.Sivathilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu For R-3 : Mr.V.Shathurthi Raja Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property in S.No.73/3A of Kulathur Village, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District, admeasuring 2 cents (or) 872 Sq.ft and to further direct the third respondent to provide police protection for the same by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2026, within the time that may be stipulated by this Court. 2. The Petitioner is claiming right over the property comprised in Survey No.73/3A measuring an extent of two cents on the basis of his father's long-standing possession and enjoyment of the property. The petitioner's father, namely, Rengawamy, was also granted patta in respect of the said property. Thereafter, the petitioner's father settled the property in favour of the petitioner through a registered settlement deed, vide Document No.5412 of 2025, dated 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13963 of 2026 07.08.2025. Thereafter, Patta No.1238 stands in the name of the petitioner. According to the petitioner, there are no rival claimants or objections in respect of the subject property. 3. In view of the above, the second respondent is directed to conduct a survey, after issuing notice to the petitioner and any rival claimants, if any. If the second respondent requires police protection, the same shall be provided by the third police. The official respondents shall adhere to the following Standard Operating Procedures: • The official respondents shall issue notice to the petitioner immediately reaching the spot where survey is to be conducted. The petitioner shall affix the signature by receiving the notice of survey. • After survey again the petitioner shall affix signature indicating that the survey was conducted to their satisfaction. • If the petitioner is not satisfied, then also the petitioner shall affix signature indicating their dissatisfaction or with protest. The petitioner shall indicate that reason of their dissatisfaction or protest. 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13963 of 2026 The aforesaid procedure shall be strictly followed by the parties. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 4. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 01.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes jbr To: 1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai. 2. The Tahsildar, Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai District. 3. The Inspector of Police,, Keeranur Police Station, Pudukkottai District. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13963 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY , J. jbr ORDER MADE IN W.P(MD)No.13963 of 2026 DATED : 01.06.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis