Madras High CourtWP/16182/2026disposed of

Govindan v. The District Collector

2026-06-02Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 02-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Govindan ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Kallakurichi District.

2. The Thasildar, Office of Thasildar, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

3. The Head Surveyor, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

..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 3rd Respondent to survey the property comprised SF.No.190/7C 19/8B at Chinnasalem (North) Village, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District and to fix boundary lines within a reasonable time as fixed by this Hon'ble Court by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 08.01.2026 and 11.02.2026. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.T.Mohanraju For Respondent(s):

Mr.M.Senthamizh Selvan, Government's Counsel

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 08.01.2026 and 11.02.2026, respectively.

2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made representations dated 08.01.2026 and 11.02.2026 to conduct survey and fix boundary stone in his property comprised in SF.No.190/7C 19/8B at Chinnasalem (North) Village, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

3. Mr.M.Senthamizh Selvan, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondents and submitted that the petitioner's representations dated 08.01.2026 and 11.02.2026 will be considered within a period of four 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 third respondent to consider the petitioner's representations dated

08.01.2026 and 11.02.2026 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 four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent to conduct a survey and lay boundary stones at 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.

List the case on 08.07.2026 under the caption "For Reporting Compliance".

02-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM To:

1. The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Kallakurichi District.

2. The Thasildar, Office of Thasildar, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

3. The Head Surveyor, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District.

02-06-2026