R.Chikkan v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's online application dated 23.06.2026.

¶2Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 and Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the 4th respondent.

¶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 an online application dated 23.06.2026 before the Page3 of 6 respondent, requesting them to measure the subject land and fix boundary stones therein. However, the said application was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.

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

¶6At this juncture, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of one Jayanthi, who is a 3rd party, made objection for conducting survey at the subject land.

¶7Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.

¶8In the case on hand, the petitioner filed an online application dated

23.06.2026 before the respondent, requesting them to measure the subject land and fix boundary stones therein. However, an objection was raised by one Jayanthi for conducting survey at the subject land.

¶9Upon perusal, it appears that the patta, pertaining to the subject property stands in the name of the petitioner. In such case, this Court feels that Page4 of 6 the said patta is sufficient for issuing a direction to the respondents for conducting survey at the subject land as requested by the petitioner.

¶10In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents 2 & 3 to consider the online application of the petitioner dated 23.06.2026 and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, including adjacent land owners and the objectors, if any, 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.

¶8It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent to survey 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 4th respondent. In such case, the 4th respondent shall provide all necessary protection to the revenue officials till the completion of the process of survey at the subject land. Page5 of 6

¶10With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 23-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order NSA To

¶1The District Collector Office of the Collectorate, Salem District.

¶2The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District.

¶3The head Surveyor Office of the Tahsildar Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District.

¶4The Inspector of Police Thammampatti Police Station, Salem District. WPoNo.o28598oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. NSA WPoNo.o28598oofo2026 23-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 23-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY R.Chikkan S/o.Ramar, Door No.150, Near Perumal Karadu, Nagiyampatti Village, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Office of the Collectorate, Salem District. 2. The Tahsildar Office of Tahsildar Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District. 3. The head Surveyor Office of the Tahsildar Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District. 4. The Inspector of Police Thammampatti Police Station, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondent to Page2 of 6 measure the petitioners property and fix boundary stones in survey Number. 271/7C to an extent of about 0.5.125 cents in Nagiyampatti Village, Gangavalli Taluk, Salem District by disposing of the petitioners online application vide petition No.2026/ 0123/ 08/ 003658 dated 23.06.2026 with the aid of the 4th respondent and the same within a time to be stipulated by this Honble court. For Petitioner(s): Ms.V.Ranjitha For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt. counsel for R1 to 3 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Govt. counsel for R4 Mr.SK.Chandrakumar, for Ms.Jayanthi, Objector