Madras High Court
WP/45346/2026 of R.RAJENDHIRAN Vs THE DIRECTOR on 5 November 2026
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 05-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER
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R.Rajendhiran
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Director
Directorate of Land and Survey Records,
New Saram,
Puducherry-605 013
2. The Deputy Surveyor
Directorate of Land and Survey Records,
New Saram,
Puducherry-605 013
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus to direct the Respondents to consider petitioner representation dated 29.10.2026 in connection with conducting survey of petitioner land covered under LGR patta No.863/7 (R.S. No.73/8).
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.P.K.Harinath Babu
For Respondent(s):
Mr.J.Kumaran Government Pleader (Puducherry)
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ORDER
This Writ Petition has been filed seeking direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 29.10.2026 and conduct a survey of the land covered under LGR Patta No.863/7, comprised in R.S.No.73/8, situated at Vadanur Village, Puducherry.
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2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he was granted a free house site patta by the Government of Puducherry on 01.10.2007, in respect of the subject property. He further submits that despite repeated representations, the respondents have not conducted a survey of the subject property. Since the petitioner is unable to proceed with the construction of his house, he submitted a representation dated 29.10.2026, which remains pending consideration.
3. The learned Government Pleader (Puducherry) appearing for the respondents submits that the petitioner’s representation would be considered in accordance with law.
4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Government Pleader (Puducherry) appearing for the respondents, and perused the records.
5. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the respondents are directed to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 29.10.2026, conduct the necessary survey of the subject property and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after affording an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and other interested parties, if any, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The decision taken shall be communicated to the petitioner. It is made clear that this Court has not
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expressed any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s claim.
6. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. K.SURENDER J. 05-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No JAI To
1. The Director Directorate of Land and Survey Records, New Saram, Puducherry-605 013
2. The Deputy Surveyor Directorate of Land and Survey Records, New Saram, Puducherry-605 013
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