Full Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Ezhilarasu ..Petitioner(s) Vs
2. Head Surveyor,
..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider petitioner’s representation dated 02.04.2026 to measure the property in Survey Village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.R.Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Government’s Counsel
ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 02.04.2026. Page1 of 4
2. The case of the petitioner is that the petitioner has made a representation dated 02.04.2026 to measure his properties in Survey Village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.
3. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government’s Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner’s representation dated 02.04.2026 will be considered within a period of eight weeks.
4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.
5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the
petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.04.2026 and carry out a survey and complete the process, after giving prior notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved parties, if any, within a period of
eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order
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6. It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing
a direction to the official respondents to conduct a survey in the subject land. In the event any dispute arises regarding the possession of the subject property, the same has to be decided by way of filing a suit before the competent Civil Court.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Index: Yes/No
Speaking/Non-speaking order
Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM To:
2. Head Surveyor Page3 of 4
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.
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