Chandra v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to conduct a survey and fix the boundaries stones for the petitioner's property comprised in Patta No.1435 survey No.27-8B and 27-9A in 0.25.0 hectares within the boundaries of Anathur Village Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District by considering petitioners representation dated 06.7.2026.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner made a representation dated

06.7.2026 seeking to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property comprised in Patta No.1435 survey No.27-8B and 27-9A in 0.25.0 hectares within the boundaries of Anathur Village Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District. Since the same was not considered by the respondents 1 to 3, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 06.7.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page3 of 6

4.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government's Counsel appearing for the respondents.

5.Considering the submissions made by both parties and in view of the limited prayer sought for in this writ petition, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's online representation dated 06.7.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, 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 and other parties concerned, if any. If any need arises for Police assistance, it is open to the respondents 2 and 3 to request for Police protection from the jurisdictional Police. If any such request is made, the jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey.

6.It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the respondents 2 and 3 to conduct survey and to demarcate the subject property. In the event any dispute arises regarding the possession of the subject property, the same has to be decided by way of filing a suit before the competent Civil Court. Page4 of 6

7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 28-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rst Page5 of 6 To

¶1The District Collector, District Collector Office, Villupuram, Villupuram District.

¶2The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District.

¶3The Surveyor, Tahsildar Office, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District. WPoNo.o28886oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. rst WPoNo.o28886oofo2026 28-07-2026 Page6oofo6

Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 28-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Chandra, W/o.Perumal, No.59/81,Pillayar Kovil Street Anathur, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District -604 202 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, District Collector Office, Villupuram, Villupuram District. 2. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District. 3. The Surveyor, Tahsildar Office, Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st to 3rd respondents herein to conduct survey and fix the boundary stones for petitioner's property comprised in patta No.1435 survey No.27-8B and 27-9A in 0.25.0 hectares within the boundaries of Anathur Village Gingee Taluk, Villupuram District by considering petitioners representation dated 6.7.2026. Page2 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Kamesh For M/s.P.Krishnakumar For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran Government's Counsel