D.Saivenugopal v. The State Rep by

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the petitioner's application dated 05.06.2026.

¶2The case of the petitioner is that he submitted an online application dated 05.06.2026, requesting the second respondent to survey the petitioner's properties comprised in Survey Nos. 187/1A4, 187/1A1B, 187/1A2, 187/1A3, and 187/1B, situated at Kelampakkam Village, Thiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu District, and to fix the boundaries thereof. However, the same has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the second respondent, the petitioner has been constrained to file the present Writ Petition Page2 of 5

¶3In reply, Mr. B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government Counsel appearing for the respondents submitted that the application of the petitioner dated

05.06.2026 will be considered and appropriate orders would be passed thereon on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks.

¶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 respondents to consider the petitioner's application dated 05.06.2026 on merits and in accordance with law. The respondents shall conduct a survey of the subject property comprised in Kelampakkam Village, Thiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu Comprised in Survey No.187/1A4, 187/1A1B, 187/1A2, 187/1A3, 187/1B and fix the boundary stones within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing prior notice to the petitioner, adjacent land owners and interested parties, if any. 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 Page3 of 5 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 To

¶1The Tahsildar Tiruporur Taluk, Kelampakkam Chengalpattu District

¶2The Head Surveyor Tiruporur Taluk Kelampakkam Chengalpattu District Page4 of 5 WPoNo.o28293oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMY,oJ. Asi WPoNo.o28293oofo2026 22-07-2026 Page5oofo5

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 22-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY D.Saivenugopal S/o.T.B.Damodaran No.37, Syed Mulla Street Pudupet, Chennai-600002 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The State Rep by The Tahsildar Tiruporur Taluk, Kelampakkam, Chengalpattu District 2. The Head Surveyor Tiruporur Taluk Kelampakkam Chengalpattu District ..Respondent(s) PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus direct the 2nd respondent to consider petitioner online application Nos.2026/0123/35/002625 and 2026/0123/35/002627 dated 05.06.2026 to survey the petitioner properties situated at Kelampakkam village, Thiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu Comprised in Page1 of 5 survey No.187/1A4, 187/1A1B, 187/1A2, 187/1A3, 187/1B and consequently fix boundaries accordance due process of law within the time prescribed by this Court. For Petitioner(s): Mr. .Premkumar For Respondent(s): Mr. B. Pachaiyappan Government Counsel