WP No. 24255 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 25-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 24255 of 2026 V.N.Shanmugam, S/o. Narayana Gounder, No.5/77 Varathiyam Palayam, S.S. Kulam Via, Kattampatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu -641 107. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Office of the Tahsildar, Annur Taluk, Annur Division, Coimbatore District. 2. The Surveyor, Survey and Land Records Department, Office of the Tahsildar, Annur Taluk, Annur Division, Coimbatore District. ..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 to consider the representation dated 02.06.2026 within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): M/s.N.Aieshwaryaa For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Guruprasad, Government’s Counsel https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24255 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 Order This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents to conduct a survey in the petitioner’s land in Survey No.30/1, Kattampatti Village, formerly Avinashi Taluk and presently Annur Taluk, Coimbatore District. 2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made a representation dated 02.06.2026 seeking to survey and demarcate the petitioner’s property in Survey No. 30/1, Kattampatti Village, formerly Avinashi Taluk and presently Annur Taluk, Coimbatore District. Since the same was not considered the respondents, the present writ petition has been filed. 3.Mr.M.Guruprasad, learned Government’s Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner’s representation dated 02.06.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 4.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government’s Counsel appearing for the respondents. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24255 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 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 representation dated 02.06.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject property, within a period of ten (10) 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 1 and 2 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 1 and 2 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24255 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 7.Post the matter under the caption “For Reporting Compliance” on 21.09.2026. 25-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No RST To 1. The Tahsildar Office of the Tahsildar, Annur Taluk, Annur Division, Coimbatore District. 2. The Surveyor Survey and Land Records Department, Office of the Tahsildar, Annur Taluk, Annur Division, Coimbatore District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24255 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 24255 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. RST WP No. 24255 of 2026 25-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis