J.Jayaprakash v. Assistant Director of Survey and Land Records

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 4 to consider the petitioner's online application dated 29.01.2026.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he submitted an online application dated 29.01.2026 to the 4th respondent, requesting a comprehensive survey and field measurement of the lands comprised in Survey No. 81, including Survey Nos. 81/5, 81/6, 81/23, and the sub-divisions bearing Survey Nos. 81/24 to 81/27 (part), along with other sub-divisions therein, situated at Kuchur Village, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore District. However, the same has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the respondents, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition.

¶3The learned Government Counsel appearing for the official respondents submitted that no such application has been received by the respondents from the petitioner. However, he fairly submitted that in the event a Page3 of 6 fresh application is filed by the petitioner, the same will be considered and appropriate orders will be passed thereon.

¶4In view of the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court directs the petitioner to file a fresh online application within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Upon receipt of such application, the official respondents are directed to consider the same and conduct a survey of the subject property, after issuing prior notice to the petitioner, the adjacent landowners, and any other interested parties. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of the fresh application from the petitioner. It is made clear that in the event that any disturbance arises, the surveying authority is empowered to seek the assistance of the jurisdictional Police, and the jurisdictional Police are mandated to provide necessary police protection. In the event that the subject land under survey is in the possession of either the petitioner or any other concerned party, the recovery of possession can only be effected through the due process of law before the competent Civil Court; under no circumstances shall the respondents engage in taking over possession after completing the survey to hand it over to any party. Such exercise shall be carried out exclusively through the competent Civil Court. Page4 of 6

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 10-07-2026 Asi To

¶1Assistant director of Survey and Land Records Cuddalore district, New collectorate Campus, Gundu Salai, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore 607 001

¶2The District Revenue officer Cuddalore district, New collectorate Campus, Gundu Salai, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore 607 001

¶3The Revenue Divisional officer (RDO) Lalkhan Street, Chidambaram 608 001

¶4The Head Land Surveyor The Tahsildar Office, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore district 608 301

¶5The Tahsildar The Tahsildar Office, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore district 608 301

¶6The Village Administrative officer (VAO) Kuchur Village, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore District 608 306. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o26420oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o26420oofo2026 10-07-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.Jayaprakash S/o. Late. K.P.Jayabal, No. 4/12 Flat No.A3, Swaminathan Nagar, 9th Street, 1st Cross street, Kottivakkam, Chennai 41 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. Assistant director of Survey and Land Records Cuddalore district, New collectorate Campus, Gundu Salai, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore 607 001 2. The District Revenue officer Cuddalore district, New collectorate Campus, Gundu Salai, Manjakuppam, Cuddalore 607 001 3. The Revenue Divisional officer (RDO) Lalkhan street, Chidambaram 608 001 4. The Head Land Surveyor The Tahsildar Office, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore district 608 301 5. The Tahsildar The Tahsildar Office, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore district 608 301 Page1 of 6 6. The Village Administrative officer (VAO) Kuchur Village, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore district 608 306 7. Jayakumar S/o. Thananjayan No. 722 , East Street, Kuchur Village, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore district 608 306 8. Prabakaran S/o. Thananjayan No. 714 , East Street, Kuchur Village, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore district 608 306 ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st and 4th respondents to conduct a comprehensive survey and field measurement of the lands comprised in Survey No. 81 including Survey Nos. 81/5 , 81/6, 81/23 and the sub divisions bearing Survey Nos. 81/24 to 81/27 (part) and other sub divisions therein, situate at Kuchur village, Kattumannarkoil Taluk, Cuddalore District in the presence of Respondents No. 3, 5 and 6 with reference to the original Field Measurement Book, the patta records and the records maintained at the collectorate, Cuddalore and Consequently direct Respondents 1 to 6 to identify, demarcate and restore the correct boundaries including the Government pathway in Survey No. 81/5 and to rectify the Filed Measurement Book and connected revenue records in accordance with law within such time frame as may be fixed by this Court. Page2 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Mr. N.Srinivas Jayaprakash For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan Government Counsel for R1 to R6