Madras High Court
WP/37601/2026 of R.VIJAYAKUMAR Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 30 September 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY
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CNR:{HCMA012119332026}
R.Vijayakumar
S/o.(late) Ramalingam,
No.687, South Street
Sathippattu Village, Panruti Taluk,
Cuddalor District- 607 106.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Cuddalore District,
Cuddalore.
2. The Tahsildar
Kurinjipadi,
Cuddalore District.
3. The Land Surveyor
Kurinjipadi,
Cuddalore District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of Mandamus, Directing the Respondents 1 to 3 to take necessary action particularly 3rd Respondents to measure the suit property, situate at Puliyur Village, Kullanjaadi SRO, Cuddalore District, comprised in Punjai Survey No.214/ - (old Survey Nos.727 /1, 2, 728, 739, 740 and 740/1), in Sub- Division S.No. 214/1A2, measuring an extent of 2.0 Acres (out of the total extent of 12.26.0 Ares (0.81.0 Ares) on the basis of the petitioner representation dated 15.08.2026.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.D.Vijay, for Mr.E.Kandhan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar, SGP
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Order
This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.08.2026.
2. Mr.P.Elayaraj Kumar, learned Special Government Pleader, takes notice on behalf of the respondents.
3. By consent of the parties, the main petition is taken up for disposal in the stage of admission itself.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner filed a representation dated 15.08.2026 before the respondents, requesting them to measure the subject land. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents till date. Hence, this petition.
5. In reply, the learned counsel for the respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 6 weeks. Hence, he requests this Court to pass appropriate orders.
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6. Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner as well as the respondent and also perused the entire materials available on record.
7. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Court directs the respondents 2 & 3 to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.08.2026 and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, including the adjacent land owners, dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
8. It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent for measuring the subject land. If there is any dispute with regard to the title/possession over the said property, the same has to be decided only by way of filing a suit before an appropriate Civil Court.
9. If any police protection is required at the time of conducting survey, the revenue officials are granted liberty to avail the same by approaching the jurisdictional police station. In such case, the concerned police officer shall provide all necessary protection to the revenue officials till the completion of survey at the subject land.
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10. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 30-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No nsa To
1. The District Collector Cuddalore District, Cuddalore.
2. The Tahsildar Kurinjipadi, Cuddalore District.
3. The Land Surveyor Kurinjipadi, Cuddalore District.
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. nsa WP No. 37601 of 2026 30-09-2026