G.Murugan v. The District Collector

ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 06.07.2026.

¶2Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made a representation dated 06.07.2026 to measure his land and fix a boundary in S.No.74/8D to an extent of Punjai Hectare 0.42.5 Theervai 2.37, Punjai acre

1.05 Cents and in S.No.74/8E to an extent of Punjai Hectare 0.2.50 Theervai

0.14 punjai acre 0.06 cents at Periyeripatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.

¶3Ms.R.K.Varshini, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of respondents and submitted that the petitioner's representation dated

06.07.2026 will be considered within a period of four weeks.

¶4Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

¶5Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, Page3 of 4 directs the respondents 2 & 3 to consider the petitioner's representation dated06.07.2026 and carry out a survey and complete the process, after giving prior notice to the petitioner and other aggrieved parties, if any, within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶6It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent to conduct a survey and lay boundary stones at the subject land. 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. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 17-08-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM Page4 of 4

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM To:

¶1The District Collector Salem District, Salem.

¶2The Tahsildar Omalur Taluk, Salem District,

¶3The Surveyor Omalur Taluk, Salem District, 17-08-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY G.Murugan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Salem District, Salem. 2. The Tahsildar Omalur Taluk, Salem District, 3. The Surveyor Omalur Taluk, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd and 3rd Respondents to measure petitioner's land and fix a boundary in S.No.74/8D to an extent of Punjai Hectare 0.42.5 Theervai 2.37, Punjai acre 1.05 Cents and in S.No.74/8E to an extent of Punjai Hectare 0.2.50 Theervai 0.14 punjai acre 0.06 cents at Periyeripatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 06.07.2026. For Petitioner(s): Ms.Dhanalakshmi For Respondent(s): Ms.R.K.Varshini, Government Advocate Page2 of 4