Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29679/2026 of S.Umarani Vs The District Collector on 15 October 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K.KUMARESH BABU
W.P.(MD)No. 29679 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011472912026}
S.Umarani
..Petitioner
-vs.-
1. The District Collector,
District Collectorate Complex,
Madurai.
2. The Assistant Director of Survey,
Survey Department,
District Collectorate Complex, Madurai.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Madurai, Madurai District.
4. The Tashildar,
Taluk Office, Vadipatti,
Madurai District.
...Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to make appropriate change in the FMB by rectifying the mistake made to the petitioner’s land comprised in S.No.108/5B6
with respect to the extent of the land as 7½ cents instead of 255 sq.mtr (5½ cents) in Thathampatti Village of Vadipatti Taluk by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 25.06.2025.
For Petitioner
:Mr.M.Thirunavukkarasu
For Respondents
:Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan
Additional Government Pleader
For Third Party
:Mr.D.Senthil
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ORDER
The present Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Writ of Mandamus seeking for a direction to the respondents to make appropriate change in the FMB by rectifying the mistake made in the petitioner’s land comprised in S.No.108/5B6 with respect to the extent of the land as 7½ cents instead of 255 sq.mtr (5½ cents) in Thathampatti Village of Vadipatti Taluk by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 25.06.2025.
2. Heard Mr.M.Thirunavukkarasu, learned Counsel for the petitioner, Mr.M.Dinesh Hari Sudarsan, learned Additional Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents, and Mr.D.Senthil, learned Counsel, who appearing on behalf of a third party. By consent of all parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage.
3. Even though the petitioner is sought for a direction to the respondents to rectify the error crept in the FMB sketch in relation to the subject property, Mr.D.Senthil, learned Counsel submitted that a civil suit is pending between the parties over the subject land.
4. In such view of the matter, the said 3rd party is also entitled to be heard by the 4th respondent while deciding the representation of the petitioner. Considering the aforesaid fact and also considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is inclined to issue the following directions: “The third respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 25.06.2025 on merits and after affording sufficient opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as to all the interested parties, shall pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.”
5. With the aforesaid directions, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. 15-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No cmr
To
1. The District Collector, District Collectorate Complex, Madurai.
2. The Assistant Director of Survey, Survey Department, District Collectorate Complex, Madurai.
3. The Revenue Division Officer, Madurai, Madurai District.
4. The Tashildar, Taluk Office, Vadipatti, Madurai District.
K.KUMARESH BABU, J. cmr W.P.(MD)No.29679 of 2026 15-10-2026