WP No. 25435 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 25435 of 2026 Suganthi W/o. Senthilmurugan, Residing at Kamarajar Nagar, Sirupakkam Post, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District -606 304 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Cuddalore District, Cuddalore -607 001 2. The Tahsildar Veppur Taluk Office, Veppur, Cuddalore District -607 001 3. The Head Surveyor /Field Surveyor, Veppur Taluk Office, Veppur, Cuddalore District -607 001 4. The Inspector of Police Sirupakkam Police Station, Cuddalore District -606 108 5. Muruganth Murugan, S/o. Kannan, Mangulam Village, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District -606 304 6. Selvaraj S/o. Kullavandu, Mangulam Village, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District -606 304 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25435 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 7. Periyasamy S/o. Kullavandu, Mangulam Village, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District -606 304 8. Ganesan S/o. Kannan Mangulam Village, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District -606 304 9. Periyasamy S/o. Lakshmanan, Mangulam Village, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District -606 304 ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of directing the 2nd and 3rd Respondents to measure Survey and Demarcate the Petitioners Property situated at Mangulam Village, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District comprised in Old Survey No.146/2 New Survey No.146/2A1B by providing adequate Police Protection through the 4th Respondent (The Inspector of Police Sirupakkam Police station) against any illegal interference or obstruction by Respondents 5 to 9 or their agents , within a time bound frame as fixed by this Honble Court and consider the Representation dated 11.05.2026. For Petitioner(s): Ms.PRIYATHARSINI BALAYOGESHWARAN For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Government Counsel for R1 to R3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Government Advocate (Crl.Side) for R4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25435 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct Respondents 2 and 3 to measure, Survey, and Demarcate the Petitioner’s Property. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner of the property situated in old S.F. No. 146/2, New S.F. No. 146/2A1B, Mangulam Village, Veppur Taluk, Cuddalore District, by virtue of a Settlement Deed dated 17.04.2025, and is in possession and enjoyment of the same. Previously, respondents 5 to 9 had filed a civil suit in O.S. No. 126/2016 against the petitioner’s predecessor-in-title, seeking a declaration of title; however, the said suit was dismissed as withdrawn. Subsequently, in order to demarcate her boundaries, the petitioner submitted an application to respondents 2 and 3 on 27.04.2026. While the survey proceedings were underway pursuant to the application, the private respondents unlawfully obstructed the process. Consequently, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking a direction to respondents 2 and 3 to survey, measure, and demarcate the lands with necessary police assistance. 3. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government’s Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the petitioner’s land will be surveyed and demarcated based on his online application dated https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25435 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 27.04.2026 along with necessary police aid, 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. Since no adverse orders are being passed against the respondents 5 to 9, notice to them is not necessary. 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 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner’s online application dated 27.04.2026 and also the representation dated 11.05.2026 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 including respondents 5 to 9. 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. 6.In the event of any dispute regarding possession, the official respondents shall not adjudicate upon the question of title. The petitioner and https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25435 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 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. 7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 07-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SK To 1. The District Collector Cuddalore District, Cuddalore -607 001 2. The Tahsildar Veppur Taluk Office, Veppur, Cuddalore District -607 001 3. The Head Surveyor /Field Surveyor, Veppur Taluk Office, Veppur, Cuddalore District -607 001 4. The Inspector of Police Sirupakkam Police Station, Cuddalore District -606 108 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 25435 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. sk WP No. 25435 of 2026 07-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis