Vengatasalam v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to correct the FMB Sketch for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition based on the petitioner's representation dated 18.03.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶2According to the petitioner, the present FMB sketch for the property is not in accordance with the sale deed standing in the name of the petitioner. In such circumstances, the petitioner seeks for correction of the FMB sketch. The petitioner had given a representation on 18.03.2026 to the respondents 2 and 3 for correction of the FMB Sketch. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, this writ petition has been filed.

¶3Mr. S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents.

¶4No prejudice would be caused to the fourth respondent if the petitioner's representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

¶6For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the fourth respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 18.03.2026, seeking for correction of FMB sketch for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner.

¶7Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 16-04-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ab To

1.The District Collector Salem District -636 001

2.The District Revenue Officer, Salem District -636 001

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District -637

4.The Tahsildar Edappady Taluk, Salem District -636

5.The Head Surveyor, S/o. Subramani, Edappady Taluk, Salem District -636 105 ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. ab

16-04-2026

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE 1. Vengatasalam S/o. Nallavedi, No.3/220, Kattukottai, Edappadi, Vellalapuram, Sinnappampatti, Salem District -636 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Salem District -636 001 2.The District Revenue Officer, Salem District -636 001 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District -637 4.The Tahsildar Edappady Taluk, Salem District -636 5.The Head Surveyor, S/o. Subramani, Edappady Taluk, Salem District -636 105 Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing The Respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioners representation dated 18.03.2026 and rectify the errors in the field Measurement Book (FMB) /relating to Survey No.272/2A3 by correcting the boundary measurement so as to reflect the correct extent of 39 cents based on the sale deed Document No.7529/2025 dated 24.09.2025 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court For Petitioner(s): M/s.Titan Law Associates For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Arumugam Govt.Advocate For Respondent