A.Thomas Christy v. The District Collector

ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.06.2026 seeking a survey and demarcation of the boundaries of the petitioner's land comprised in Survey No. 82/3B, measuring an extent of 16 cents, situated at Amaravathi Village, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District.

¶2The petitioner's land is comprised in S.No.82/3B to an extent of 16 cents. The petitioner is having a larger extent of land in S.No.82/3B. According to the petitioner, he originally owned a larger extent of land in the said survey number, out of which a portion was acquired by the respondents. Now, the petitioner is seeking to survey and survey the remaining extent. According to the respondents, there is no excess land available.

¶3In view of the above, the fourth respondent is directed to consider the petitioner's representation 17.06.2026, after issuing notice to the petitioner and the rival claimants, if any, afford them an opportunity of personal hearing and thereafter, pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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

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¶1The District Collector, Office of the District Collectorate, Sivagangai District - 630 561.

¶2The Special Dro, Land Acquisition National Highways (210), Ramanathapuram.

¶3The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition National Highways (210), Ramanathapuram.

¶4The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District - 630001.

¶5District Survey Head, Survey Department, Sivagangai District - 630 561.

¶6The Surveyor, Karaikudi Firka, Survey Department,

¶7The Revenue Inspector, Amaravathi Village, Karaikudi Taluk Office, Sivagangai - 630 001.

¶8The Village Adminstrative Officer, Amaravathi Village, S.SRIMATHY

, J.

jbr DATED : 07.07.2026

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.07.2026 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY A.Thomas Christy ... Petitioner Vs 1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collectorate, Sivagangai District - 630 561. 2. The Special DRO, Land Acquisition, National Highways (210), Ramanathapuram. 3. The Special Tahsildar, Land Acquisition National Highways (210), Devakottai. 4. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District - 630001. 5. District Survey Head, Survey Department, Sivagangai District - 630 561. 6. The Surveyor, Karaikudi Firka, Survey Department, 7. The Revenue Inspector, Amaravathi Village, Karaikudi Taluk Office, Sivagangai - 630 001. 8. The Village Adminstrative Officer, Amaravathi Village, ... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 17.06.2026 to survey and demarcate the boundaries of the petitioner lands in S.No.82/3B to an extent of 16 cents situated at Amaravathi Village, Karaikudi Taluk, Sivagangai District. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Alexander For Respondents : Mr.S.Siva Thilakar Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu