W.P.No.14518 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED : 16.04.2026 CORAM : THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE W.P.No.14518 of 2026 K.Amaravathi ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 2.The District Collector, Salem District, Salem. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mettur, Salem District. 4.The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner for correction of the FMB sketch relating to Survey No.200/5A in Kolnayakanpatti Village, Mettur Taluk, Salem District, and consequently rectify the incorrect entry showing the petitioner’s land as S.No.200/5B belonging to Perumal and Chinnakannu, within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Sairam Kumar For Respondents : Mr.D.Ravichander Special Government Pleader ***** Page No.1 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.14518 of 2026 ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents to correct the FMB sketch relating to the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner’s representation, dated 02.10.2024, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. Mr.D.Ravichander, learned Special Government Pleader, accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 3. Admittedly, the petitioner’s representation has been acted upon by the 3rd respondent, who has also conducted enquiry. However, till date, no final orders have been passed by the 3rd respondent on the petitioner’s representation seeking correction of FMB sketch. 4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents, if a direction is issued to the 3rd respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s representation as stated supra, after hearing all the necessary parties, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation. Page No.2 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.14518 of 2026 5. For the foregoing reasons, this Writ Petition is disposed of by directing the 3rd respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law, on the petitioner’s representation, dated 02.10.2024 seeking correction of FMB sketch for the property morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner and after hearing the objections, if any, from all the necessary parties, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 16.04.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order Neutral Citation Case : Yes/No sp To 1.The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 2.The District Collector, Salem District, Salem. 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Mettur, Salem District. 4.The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. Page No.3 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.No.14518 of 2026 ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J. sp W.P.No.14518 of 2026 16.04.2026 Page No.4 of 4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis