Madras High Court
WP/38255/2026 of S.LAKSHMI KANTHAM Vs The District Collector on 1 October 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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S.Lakshmi Kantham
W/o.late Srinivasan
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector
Ofice of the District Collector,
Kancheepuram District.
2. The Chief Land Surveyor
Pallikaranai Village, Sholinganallur,
Chennai - 600113.
3. The Assistant Land Surveyor
Pallikaranai Village, Sholinganallur,
Chennai - 600113.
4. The Tahsildar
Pallikaranai Village, Sholinganallur,
Chennai - 600113.
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to survey, measure, identify, fix the boundaries and demarcate petitioner property comprised in Survey No.724/3, plot No.12, Pallikaranai Village, now situated at Anna 2nd Street, Sathya Nagar, Perungudi, Chennai pursuant to the representation dated 20.11.2025.
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For Petitioner:
Mr.S.Sabarish for Mr.A.Ragunathan
For Respondents:
Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the third respondent to conduct survey and demarcate boundaries of the petitioner property.
2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that the petitioner and her late husband purchased the subject property in Survey No. 724/3, Plot No. 12, Pallikaranai Village, and were in continuous possession of the same. However, due to severe waterlogging during rainy seasons, they shifted their residence to West Saidapet while continuing to retain ownership of the subject property. It is submitted that when the petitioner recently visited the property, she was shocked to find that third parties had unlawfully occupied portions of the land by putting up temporary structures. In order to protect the said property, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 20.11.2025 to the respondents requesting them to survey the property. Since the said representation has not been considered so far, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. The Learned Special Government Pleader, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 2 and 3 would submit that the petitioner’s land will be
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surveyed and demarcated based on his representation dated 20.11.2025 along with necessary police aid, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.
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 second and third respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 20.11.2025 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after issuing prior notice and affording an opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner and other parties concerned. If any need arises for Police assistance, the jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey.
6. In the event of any dispute regarding possession, the official respondents shall not adjudicate upon the question of title. The petitioner and the concerned parties are at liberty to approach the competent Civil Court for recovery of possession and for appropriate reliefs in accordance with law. The official respondents shall not involve themselves in such proceedings or take any action affecting the rights of the parties unless specifically directed by the competent Civil Court.
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7. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 01-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SK To
1. The District Collector Office of the District Collector, Kancheepuram District.
2. The Chief Land Surveyor Pallikaranai Village, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600113.
3. The Assistant Land Surveyor Pallikaranai Village, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600113.
4. The Tahsildar Pallikaranai Village, Sholinganallur, Chennai - 600113.
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