A.Sugumar v. The District Collector

Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to survey the punja land measuring and extent of 40 cents comprised in S.No.59/3C, situate at kannanur village, chetpet taluk, thiruvannamalai District in pursuance of the order dated 05.02.2021 passed in W.P.No.39192 of 2016 by obtaining adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent. Page3 of 6

¶2The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the property in S.F. No. 59/3C, measuring approximately 40 cents in Kannanur Village, Chetpet Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District, originally belonged to one Chinnapaiyan @ Awalthar, the grandfather of the first petitioner. By way of succession, the first petitioner's father became the absolute owner of the property and subsequently executed a settlement deed in favour of the first petitioner's mother. To develop the property, the first petitioner's mother approached the third respondent to survey the land. Since her request was not considered, she filed W.P. No. 39192/2016. This Court disposed of the said writ petition with a direction to respondents 2 to 4 to consider her representations after affording a hearing to any third parties. In the meantime, the first petitioner's mother passed away, leaving behind the first petitioner, her daughter-in-law (the second petitioner), and her grandchildren (petitioners 3 and 4) as her legal heirs.

¶3Upon receiving the certified copy of the court order, the first petitioner, through counsel, submitted a letter dated 19.03.2021 to respondents 2 to 4, requesting them to survey the property as directed. The first petitioner also sought information under the RTI Act, which revealed that a patta had been issued to one Mr. Palani for the subject property. The respondent further stated that because the first petitioner's mother was not in possession of the property, Page4 of 6 the authorities were unable to survey the land despite this Court's direction. Aggrieved by this inaction, the petitioners have approached this Court.

¶4Mr.M.Guruprasad, learned Government's Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1, 2 and 4 would submit that the petitioner's land will be surveyed and demarcated in pursuance of the order dated 05.02.2021 passed in W.P.No.39192 of 2016 along with necessary police aid, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

¶5Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents.

6.Considering the submissions made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents to conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing prior notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and other parties concerned, as directed by this Court in W.P.No.39192 of 2016, vide order dated 05.02.2021. Page5 of 6

¶7This Writ Petition stands disposed of with the above directions. No costs. Consequently WMP.No.28718 of 2026 is ordered, subject to payment of separate Court Fee.

¶8Post the matter on 10.08.2026 ''For Reporting Compliance''. 09-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order SK To

¶1The District Collector Office of the District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai - 606604.

¶2The District Revenue Officer, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai - 606604.

¶3The superintendent of police office of superintendent of police, Thiruvannamalai District - 606604.

¶4The Tahsildar, Pollur taluk office, pollur, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai - 606604. WPoNo.o26293oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. sk WPoNo.o26293oofo2026 AND WMPoNO.o28718oOFo2026 09-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 09-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY AND WMP NO. 28718 OF 2026 1. A.Sugumar S/o.Chinnapaiyan @ Avulthar, No.27J, Chinnamettupalayam 2nd street, kaladipet, Thiruvetriyur, chennai - 600019. 2. Smt.Ambika W/o.Late.Ramesh, petitioners 2 to 4 all are Residing at No.30/25, 1st street, chinnamettupalayam, kaladipettai, Thiruvettriyur, chennai - 600019. 3. R.Shanmugapriya D/o.Late.Ramesh, petitioners 2 to 4 all are Residing at No.30/25, 1st street, chinnamettupalayam, kaladipettai, Thiruvettriyur, chennai - 600019. 4. R.Vasudevan S/o.Late.Ramesh, petitioners 2 to 4 all are Residing at No.30/25, 1st street, chinnamettupalayam, kaladipettai, Thiruvettriyur, chennai - 600019. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Office of the District Collector, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai - 606604. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai - 606604. Page2 of 6 3. The superintendent of police office of superintendent of police, Thiruvannamalai District - 606604. 4. The Tahsildar, Pollur taluk office, pollur, Thiruvannamalai District, Thiruvannamalai - 606604. ..Respondent(s) Prayer; Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to survey the punja land measuring and extent of 40 cents comprised in S.No.59/3C, situate at kannanur village, chetpet taluk, thiruvannamalai District in pursuance of the order dated 05.02.2021 passed in W.P.No.39192 of 2016 by obtaining adequate police protection from the 3rd respondent. For Petitioner(s): Mr.R.Venkata Varathan For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Government Counsel for R1. R2 and R4 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Government Counsel (Crl.Side) for R3