C.Sukravel v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY C.Sukravel S/o.Chinnadurai, No.488, South Street, Maligampattu Village and Post, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District -607 106.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector District Collector Office, Cuddalore District- 607 001.

2. The Tahsildar Panruti Tahsildar Office, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District-607 106.

3. The Head Surveyor Panruti Tahsildar Office, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District-607 106.

4. The Village Administrative Officer Maligampattu Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District- 607 106.

..Respondent(s) Prayer:

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 4th Respondents to identify the boundary line by measure of the property bearing survey No. 117/9A1, Acre 0.66 Cents,Patta No.1885situated at Maligampattu Village, Panruti Taluk,

cuddalore District by respondents pursuant to the petitioner representation dated on 16.03.2026 For Petitioner(s):

Ms.K.Gayathri For Respondent(s):

Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt's counsel

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated on 16.03.2026.

2. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.

3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 16.03.2026 before the respondents 2 & 4, requesting them to identify the boundary line by measure of the property bearing survey No. 117/9A1, Acre 0.66 Cents,Patta No.1885situated at Maligampattu Village, Panruti Taluk, cuddalore District. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 6 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the 1st respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.03.2026 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

8. It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondents for conducting survey and laying boundary stones at the subject land. If there is any dispute with regard to the possession over the said property, the same has to be decided only by way of filing a suit before an appropriate Civil Court.

9. If any police protection is required at the time of conducting survey, the official respondents are granted liberty to avail the same by approaching the

jurisdictional police station. In such case, the concerned police officer shall provide all necessary assistance to the official respondents till the completion of survey at the subject land.

10. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost.

11. Post this matter for reporting compliance on 14.07.2026. 02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order nsa To

1. The District Collector District Collector Office, Cuddalore District- 607 001.

2. The Tahsildar Panruti Tahsildar Office, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District-607 106.

3. The Head Surveyor Panruti Tahsildar Office, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District-607 106.

4. The Village Administrative Officer Maligampattu Village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District- 607 106.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

nsa 02-06-2026