Madras High CourtWP/16978/2026disposed of

N. Sudhakar v. The Directorand Commissioner

2026-06-01Honourable Ms. Justice P.T. Asha4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MS. JUSTICE P.T. ASHA N. Sudhakar S/o Nagarajan, No 123, A / E3, New Market Street, T.B. East Side, Ariyalur Town, Ariyalur 621 704.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Director and Commissioner Survey and Settlement Department, Survey House, Chepauk 600 005.

2. The Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records, and P.A. to Collector, Collectorate, Ariyalur 621 704

3. The Special Tahsildar National Highways 81, Unit 8, Ariyalur ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: Writ Petition has been filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a writ of mandamus directing the 1st Respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2026 regarding to promote the petitioner as Firka surveyor.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Illamvaludhi For Respondent(s):

Mr.K.Sathish, Government Advocate

ORDER

The writ petition is filed for the relief set out below:

"directing the 1st Respondent to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2026 regarding to promote the petitioner as Firka surveyor."

2. It is the case of the petitioner that he was appointed as Field Surveyor on 17.06.2011 on compassionate ground. While so, he was issued with a 17(a) charge and also frequently transferred within the District itself. In the meantime, according to his seniority, the respondents ought to have promoted him to the post of Firka Surveyor for the year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

3. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner made a representation dated 24.03.2026 to the first respondent, for which, there is no response till date. Therefore, the petitioner is before this Court.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. Considering the relief now sought for by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 24.03.2026, on merits and in accordance with law and to pass appropriate orders, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order ssa To 1.The Director and Commissioner Survey and Settlement Department, Survey House, Chepauk 600 005.

2.The Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records, and P.A. to Collector, Collectorate, Ariyalur 621 704 3.The Special Tahsildar National Highways 81, Unit 8, Ariyalur

P.T.ASHA, J.

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