T.Sundarraj v. The District Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 29.01.2026
CORAM:
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.SURENDER and W.M.P.(MD)No.1684 of 2026 T.Sundarraj ... Petitioner -vs1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.
2.The Sub Collector, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.
3.The Revenue Tahsildar, Alangulam Taluk, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.
4.The Head Surveyor, Alangulam Taluk, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.
5.The Surveyor, Alangulam Taluk, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.
6.Mosey ... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation along with its enclosures dated 13.08.2025 in the nature of appeal as taken on file by the second respondent under Reference A2/447/25 dated 13.08.2025 on merits and in accordance with law and pass suitable orders with regard to the false measurement contrary to the original document and patta as issued earlier in favour of the sixth respondent in Survey No.281/1A2 at Alangulam Village, Tenkasi District, forthwith. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Palanivelayutham For R1 to R5 : Mr.P.Subbaraj Special Government Pleader
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation along with its enclosures dated 13.08.2025 in the nature of appeal as taken on file by the second respondent under Reference A2/447/25 dated 13.08.2025 on merits and in accordance with law and pass suitable orders with regard to the false measurement contrary to the original document and patta as issued earlier in favour of the sixth respondent in Survey No.281/1A2 at Alangulam Village, Tenkasi District, forthwith.
2. By consent, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.
3. Since no adverse orders are going to be passed against the sixth respondent, notice to the sixth respondent is hereby dispensed with.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 13.08.2025, in the nature of an appeal, which has been taken on file by the second respondent under Reference A2/447/25 dated 13.08.2025. The representation seeks correction of a false measurement recorded in Survey No. 281/1A2, Alangulam Village, Tenkasi District, which is contrary to the original document and patta issued in favour of the sixth respondent. Despite filing the representation, no decision has been passed by the second respondent, resulting in prejudice to the petitioner's lawful rights. Hence, the present Writ Petition.
5. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 5 submits that the petitioner's representation / appeal dated 13.08.2025 will be
considered and disposed of on merits and in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
6. Recording the aforesaid submission and without going into the merits of the matter, this Court directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation / appeal dated 13.08.2025 and dispose of the same on merits and in accordance with law, after affording due opportunity to all the necessary parties concerned, within a period of sixteen weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
7. The Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above direction. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. NCC : Yes / No (K.SURENDER, J.) Index : Yes / No 29.01.2026 smn2 To:- 1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District, Tenkasi.
2.The Sub Collector, Tenkasi, Tenkasi District.
3.The Revenue Tahsildar, Alangulam Taluk, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.
4.The Head Surveyor, Alangulam Taluk, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.
5.The Surveyor, Alangulam Taluk, Alangulam, Tenkasi District.
K.SURENDER , J.
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