Munusamy S v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Munusamy S S/o.Selvaraj, No.9/7, Sivan Kovil Street, Vallikollaimedu, Thiruverkadu, Ayapakkam, Tiruvallur District - 600077.
..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District Collector Tiruvallur District, Nggo Colony, Nethaji Road, Tiruvallur District - 602001.
2. The Tahsildar, Poonamallee Taluk, Taluk Office Campus, Tiruvallur District - 600056.
3. The Firka Surveyor Vanagaram Firka, Office Of The Taluk Survey Department, Taluk Office Campus, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District - 600056.
..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the representation 10.06.2026 and consequently directing the 3rd respondent to measure the property of all four sides of the land and update in the computerized field measurement book (FMB) in accordance with the settlement deed for the land situated in Survey Nos.161/12, Old Survey
No.161/1 situated in Koladi Village, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvalur District, Old Ambattur/Saidapet Taluk, Chennai South within stipulated time. For Petitioner(s):
Mr. Elangovan S For Respondent(s):
Mrs. Inthu Karunakaran Government Counsel
ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.06.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner and his sister are the joint owners and possessors of the property comprised in Survey No. 161/12 (Old Survey No. 161/1) at Koladi Village, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District, measuring 3,940 sq. ft., covered under Patta No. 136. The petitioner applied on 23.05.2026 before the second respondent for survey of the property and updation of the computerized Field Measurement Book (FMB) and subsequently submitted a representation dated 10.06.2026. Despite receipt of the application and representation, no action was taken by the authorities. Aggrieved by the inaction of the respondents, the petitioner has approached this Court seeking a direction to conduct the survey and update the FMB records.
3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and Mrs.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government Advocate for the respondents.
4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the matter, directs the second and third respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 23.05.2026 seeking a survey of the subject property and an update to the Field Measurement Book (FMB). The second and third respondents shall afford a fair hearing, after issuing due notice to the petitioner and any other interested parties, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.
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To
1. The District Collector Tiruvallur District, Nggo Colony, Nethaji Road, Tiruvallur District - 602001.
2. The Tahsildar, Poonamallee Taluk, Taluk Office Campus, Tiruvallur District - 600056.
3. The Firka Surveyor Vanagaram Firka, Office Of The Taluk Survey Department, Taluk Office Campus, Poonamallee Taluk, Tiruvallur District - 600056.
KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.
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