Ilayaraja M v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to rectify and correct the Field Measurement Book (FMB) sketch relating to the petitioners' properties comprised in Old T.S.No.1958B/2, Ward No. 6, Anna Nagar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District, admeasuring 2,887½ sq. ft., 1,497 sq. ft., and 2,252¼ sq. ft., respectively, by restoring the same to conformity with the sketch that existed prior to the re-survey, and consequently directing the 4th respondent to carry out the necessary consequential corrections in the revenue records and issue patta in favour of the petitioners based on their representation dated 06.04.2026, within a time to be stipulated by this Court.

¶2The learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that the discrepancy is a UDR error. Therefore, according to the learned counsel, the 2nd respondent is the competent authority to consider the petitioners' claim.

¶3In view of the above, the 2nd respondent is directed to consider the petitioners' representation dated 06.04.2026, after issuing notice to the petitioners as well as to the rival claimants, if any, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Based on the order passed by the 2nd respondent, the 5th respondent shall carry out the necessary consequential corrections in the revenue records. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

¶4With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

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1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

4.The Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul.

5.The Assistant Director (Survey and Land Records) Collectorate Building, Dindigul – 624 004

S.SRIMATHY

, J.

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DATED : 06.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED:06.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY 1.M.Ilayaraja 2.M.Karupasamy 3.M.Sumathi 4.N.Velusamy ... Petitioners Vs. 1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 2.The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Dindigul District, Dindigul. 4.The Tahsildar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul. 5.The Assistant Director (Survey and Land Records) Collectorate Building, Dindigul – 624 004 ...Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to rectify and correct the Field Measurement Book (FMB) sketch relating to the petitioners property comprised in Old T.S.No.1958B/2, Ward No.6, Anna Nagar, Dindigul East Taluk, Dindigul District, admeasuring 2887 ½ sq.ft,1497 sq.ft and 2252 ¼ sq.ft respectively, by restoring and bringing the same in conformity with the sketch that existed prior to the re-survey and consequently to direct the 4th respondent to carry out the consequential corrections in the revenue records and issue patta in favour of the petitioners based on the representation submitted by the petitioners dated 06.04.2026 within a time stipulated by this court. For Petitioners : Mr.D.Kirubakaran For Respondents : Mr.K.Saravanan Counsel for state of TamilNadu