Meenambigai v. The District Collector

ORDER This writ petition is filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 14.06.2026.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner submitted a representation dated 14.06.2026 to the respondents, seeking survey of the petitioner's property comprised in Re-Survey No. 99/2A, Erumapalayam Village, Salem Taluk, Salem District. He further submits that the representation also sought the fixation of boundaries, assignment of a separate sub-division number, and the issuance of a separate Patta in favour of the petitioner based on registered title deeds. However, no action has been taken on the said representation till date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's Counsel accepts notice on behalf of respondents and submits that the petitioner's representation dated

14.06.2026 will be considered within a period of six weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record. Page3 of 5

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated

14.06.2026, on merits and in accordance with law, and carry out a survey and complete the process, after giving prior notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved parties, if any, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. In the event any obstructions created by the third parties, the respondents 2 and 3 are at liberty to request for police protection before jurisdictional police. If any such request is made, the jurisdictional police is directed to provide an adequate police protection for conducting the survey.

¶6It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent to conduct a survey and lay boundary stones at the subject land. In the event any dispute arises regarding the possession of the subject property, the same has to be decided by way of filing a suit before the competent Civil Court. Page4 of 5

¶7With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No Costs. 24-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To

¶1The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

¶2The Thasildar, Salem Taluk, Salem District.

¶3The Head Surveyor, office of the Tahsildhar, Salem Taluk, Salem District. WPoNo.o28434oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. VM WPoNo.o28434oofo2026 24-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Meenambigai W/o.Dhanasekaran, Rep. by her Power Agent, Dhanasekaran ..Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem. 2. The Thasildar, Salem Taluk, Salem District. 3. The Head Surveyor, office of the Tahsildhar, Salem Taluk, Salem District. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, directing the respondents to consider and dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 14.06.2026 seeking survey of the petitioner's property comprised in Re-Survey No.99/2A Erumapalayam Village, Salem Taluk, Salem District, fixation of boundary lines assignment of separate sub-division number and issuance of separate Patta in favour of the petitioner based on the registered title deeds. For Petitioner: Mr.K.Manikandan For Respondents: Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Government's Counsel Page2 of 5