Kothandan v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 and 4 to consider his representation dated 16.04.2026 seeking conduct of survey and fix boundary stones.

¶2Thecase of the petitioner is that a representation dated 16.04.2026 was submitted to respondents 3 and 4, requesting them to conduct a survey and verify the boundaries in respect of New Survey No. 8/4D (Old Survey No. 180/1) and Survey No. 160/1, situated at Perumbakkam Village, Thiruvallur Taluk and District. The representation further requested them to conduct an enquiry into the patta issued in respect of Survey No. 160/1 and to fix boundary Page2 of 6 stones for the same. However, the same has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the official respondents, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition.

¶3In response, Mr. C.Prabakaran, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents, submitted that the representation of the petitioner dated

16.04.2026 would be considered by respondents 3 and 4. He further submitted that appropriate orders would be passed on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six (6) weeks, after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as the interested parties, namely, Nagaraj and Sambath Raja, and affording them an opportunity of a hearing.

¶4In view of the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made by the learned counsel on either side, this Court directs respondents 3 and 4 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 16.04.2026 on merits and in accordance with law. The respondents 3 and 4 shall conduct a survey of the subject property comprised in New Survey No. 8/4D (Old Survey No. 180/1) and Survey No. 160/1 situated at Perumbakkam Village, Thiruvallur Taluk and fix the boundary stones within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing prior notice to the petitioner as well as the Page3 of 6 interested parties, namely, Nagaraj and Sambath Raja, as contended by the learned Government Counsel. 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 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.

¶5With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 22-07-2026 Asi Page4 of 6 To

¶1The District Collector Thiruvallur District, Collector office, Chinna Ekkadu, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur 602 001

¶2The Revenue Divisional Officer Thiruvallur Division Bharathiyar Street, SP Nagar, Kakkalur, Thiruvallur 602 001.

¶3The Tahsildar Thiruvallur Taluk, JN Road, Kakkalur, Thiruvallur 602 001

¶4The Taluk Head Surveyor Thiruvallur Taluk, Thiruvallur 602 001 Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o28101oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o28101oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Kothandan s/o. Late. Sababathi, No.133 Tollgate, Thiruvallur post, Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu 602 001 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Thiruvallur District, Collector office, Chinna Ekkadu, Jaya Nagar, Thiruvallur 602 001 2. The Revenue Divisional officer Thiruvallur Division Bharathiyar Street , SP Nagar, Kakkalur, Thiruvallur 602 001 3. The Tahsildar Thiruvallur Taluk, JN road, Kakkalur, Thiruvallur 602 001 4. The Taluk Head Surveyor Thiruvallur Taluk, Thiruvallur 602 001 ..Respondent(s) Page1 of 6 PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd and 4th respondents to conduct a survey with proper boundary verification in respect of New Survey No. 8/4D (Old Survey No. 180/1 ) and Survey No. 160/1 situated at Perumbakkam Village, Thiruvallur Taluk and district enquire in to the patta issued in survey No. 160/1. For Petitioner(s): Mr. S.M.Raghuram For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Prabakaran Government Counsel