Balakrishnan v. The Tahsildar

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2026.

2.The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 04.04.2026 to measure the subject property situated in Paramanandhal Village, Chengam Taluk Tiruvannamalai District and to grant a separate patta in favour of the petitioner, his mother and his brother with new sub-division number. Since no steps have been taken, the present writ petition is filed.

¶3The learned Government Counsel appearing for the Official respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2026 will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed by the respondents within a period of eight weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the Official respondents.

¶5In view of the same, the 1st & 2nd respondents are directed to consider the petitioners representation dated 04.04.2026 and complete the survey and issue separate patta to the petitioner. In the event if any assistance is sought for Page3 of 4 by the Officials, the concerned jurisdictional Police is directed to provide Police protection to survey and demarcating the properties by laying survey stones. It is made clear that in the event if the possession of the property is disputed after the survey and laying survey stones, the Officials shall not indulge in any way for taking over the possession of the properties and the same can be carried out by following the due process of law i.e., by approaching the civil Court for recovery of possession. The 1st & 2nd respondents are directed to complete the said exercise within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6This Writ Petition is disposed of with the above terms. No costs. 05-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order KKN Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. KKN To

¶1The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Chengam - 606 701.

¶2Head Surveyor, Land Survey Division, Taluk Office, Chengam - 606 701. 05-06-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 05-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Balakrishnan S/o Late Varadhan No 1205 / 2, M.G.R.Nagar, Paramanandal Village & Post, Paramanadal Village & Post, Chengam Taluk 606 710 Tiruvannamalai District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Chengam - 606 701. 2. Head Surveyor, Land Survey Division, Taluk Office, Chengam - 606 701. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider petitioner's representation dated 04.04.2026 to measure the property in Survey No.124/1 of an extent of acres 1.04 cents situated in Paramanandhal Village, Chengam Taluk Tiruvannamalai District and to grant a separate patta in favour of the petitioner, his mother and his brother with new sub-division number. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.R.Kumar For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Guruprasad Government Counsel Page2 of 4