A.Arunachalam v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.06.2026.

¶2Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1, 3 to 5 & 8 and Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 2, 6 & 7. Page3 of 6

¶3By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.

¶4The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 17.06.2026 before the respondents, requesting them to survey and demarcate the subject land. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

¶5In reply, the learned counsel for the official respondent would submit that the petitioner's representation will be disposed of within a period of 6 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.

¶6Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶7In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents 5 & 8 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner dated 17.06.2026 and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page4 of 6

¶8It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the revenue officials for conducting survey at the subject land. If there is any dispute with regard to the title/possession over the said property, the same has to be decided only by way of filing a suit before an appropriate Civil Court.

¶9If any police protection is required at the time of conducting survey, the revenue officials are granted liberty to avail the same by approaching the 7th respondent. In such case, the 7th respondent shall provide all necessary protection to the revenue officials till the completion of survey at the subject land.

¶10With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 16-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NSA Page5 of 6 To

¶1The District collector

¶2The Superintendent of police panruti Sub division

¶3The District REvenue officer

¶4The Revenue Divisional officer

¶5The Tahsildar

¶6The Deputy Superintendent of police Panruti sub division

¶7The Inspector of police Naduveerapattu Police station

¶8The Taluk surveyor WPoNo.o27395oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. NSA WPoNo.o27395oofo2026 16-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY A.Arunachalam s/o.Athimulam B1 Appiyampet, Madanagopalapuram Koranapattu Cuddalore -607 301 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector 2. The Superintendent of police panruti Sub division 3. The District REvenue officer 4. The Revenue Divisional officer 5. The Tahsildar 6. The Deputy Superintendent of police Panruti sub division 7. The Inspector of police Naduveerapattu Police station Page2 of 6 8. The Taluk surveyor ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 8 directing the 5th and 6th respondent therein to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 17.6.2026 pending within and consequently direct him to conduct survey, measurement and demarcation of the petitioners land comprised situated at Appiyampettai village, Mathanagopalapuram post, Kurinjipadi, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District and consequently direct the respondents 2, 6 and 7 to provide adequate police protection for conducting the survey within the time frame fixed by this HOnble court For Petitioner(s): Ms.E.Nithyashree For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt. counsel for R1, 3 to 5 & 8 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Govt. counsel for R2, 6 & 7