V.Purushothaman v. The District Collector

Order This writ petition has been filed seeking to direct the 2nd respondent to dispose of petitioner's online application dated 02.07.2026 and to survey the petitioner's property comprised in survey No.1239/ 7B in Attur Village, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District.

2.Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner made an online application dated 02.07.2026 seeking to survey and demarcate the petitioner's property in survey No.1239/ 7B in Attur Village, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District, measuring an extent of 1990 1/2 sq.ft. Since the same was not considered the respondents 2 and 3, the present writ petition has been filed.

3.Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar, learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents would submit that the petitioner's online application dated 02.07.2026 will be considered and disposed of within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. Page2 of 6

4.Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Special Government Pleader 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 representation dated 02.07.2026 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject property, after issuing prior notice to the petitioner and other parties concerned, if any, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 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 solely for the purpose of directing respondents 2 and 3 to conduct a survey and demarcate the subject property. If any dispute arises regarding the possession of the property, it must be resolved by filing a suit before a competent Civil Court. In the event of a title dispute, official respondents shall not take possession of the property and hand it over to any party. It is up to the parties concerned to seek recovery of possession through the due process of law. Page3 of 6

7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 06-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rst Page4 of 6 To

1.The District Collector, Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu.

2.The Tahsildar, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District.

3.The Taluk Surveyor, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District. Page5 of 6 WPoNo.o31083oofo2026 KRISHNANoRAMASAMYoJ. rst WPoNo.o31083oofo2026 06-08-2026 Page6oofo6

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY V.Purushothaman, S/o.Vedhachalam, No.35/25, Kancheepuram High Road, Thenpathi Village, Chengalpattu Taluk and District. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1.The District Collector, Chengalpattu District, Chengalpattu. 2.The Tahsildar, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District. 3.The Taluk Surveyor, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District. ..Respondent(s) PRAYER:- Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for an issuance of Writ of Mandamus, direct the second respondent to dispose of the application No.2026/N123/35/001237 dated 02.07.2026 for survey the landed property of the petitioner in Survey No.1239/ 7B for extent of 1990 ½ sq.ft in Attur Village, Chengalpattu Taluk, Chengalpattu District within a limited time frame. Page1 of 6 For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Punniakoti For Respondent(s): Mr P.Elayaraj Kumar Special Government Pleader