Madras High Court
WP/40303/2026 of M.VENKATESH Vs The District Collector on 1 October 2026
WP No. 40303 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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M.Venkatesh
S/o.Murugesan,
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Chengalpattu District Collectorate,
Chengalpattu District
2. The Tashildhar
Taluk Office,
Cxhengalpattu District.
3. The Head Surveyor,
Taluk Office,
Chengalpattu District
4. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
RDO Office, Chengalpattu District
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking issuance of writ of mandamus, directing the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 01.08.2026, on its own merits, and pass appropriate orders thereon, in accordance with law, within a time frame as may be fixed by this Honourable Court For Petitioner:
M/s.V.Priya
For Respondents:
Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar
Special Government Pleader
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 01.08.2026.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner and is in peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property measuring 1,490 sq. ft., comprised in House Plot No. 11, bearing Survey No. 42/2A1B1, Baburayanpettai Village, Madurantakam Taluk, Chengalpattu District, by virtue of a Sale Deed, and has also mutated the revenue records in his favour. It is further submitted that when the petitioner proposed to commence construction on the subject property, it was noticed that the boundary stones had been removed. Consequently, the petitioner approached the revenue authorities to conduct a survey and submitted a representation dated 01.08.2025. Since the survey has not been conducted to date, the petitioner has approached this Court.
3. In reply, Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar, learned Special Government Pleader who takes notice on behalf of the second and third respondents would submit that the petitioner’s representation dated 01.08.2026 will be disposed of by the respondents within a period of six weeks.
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4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record.
5. Considering the submissions made by both parties, the limited prayer sought for in this Writ Petition, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 01.08.2026 based on his online application dated 14.05.2025 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
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competent Civil Court.
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, Chengalpattu District Collectorate, Chengalpattu District
2. The Tashildhar Taluk Office, Cxhengalpattu District.
3. The Head Surveyor, Taluk Office, Chengalpattu District
4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, RDO Office, Chengalpattu District
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. SK WP No. 40303 of 2026 01-10-2026