M. Venugopal, J.

1. Heard the Learned Counsel for the Petitioner; the Learned Special Government Pleader appearing for Respondents 1 to 3 and the Learned Counsel appearing for the 4th Respondent.

2. According to the Petitioner, he is the absolute owner of the property bearing Plot No.23, Jayaram Nagar, Thiruneermalai, Lakshmipuram, Chromepet, Chennai 600 044. The Plot in question is situated in Survey No.360/4C and the total extent of the Plot is about 1419 sq. ft. and the same was purchased in the year 2004 from one Tamilselvi, the Power Agent of E.Palani and registered vide Doc.No.4088/2004. Ever since the date of purchase, he is in absolute possession and enjoyment of the property.

3. The stand of the Petitioner is that at the time of purchase, to the south of his property, there was a vacant land and to the east of his property is Jayaram Nagar - I Road, which is not ending with the said vacant land on south, but, it continues further into Sakthi Nagar - II Road. Hence, Jayaram Nagar - I Road connects to Sakthi Nagar - II Road and the pathway is used by the general public, i.e. the residents of Jayaram Nagar and Sakthi Nagar. Furthermore, the entire layouts in Jayaram Na