WP No. 23853 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-06-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 23853 of 2026 S.Senthamilselvi W/o. Senthilkumar, No. 841, West Street, Muthandikuppam, Perperiyankuppam, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore district 607 805 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Cuddalore district, Cuddalore 607 001 2. The Tahsildar Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore 607 106 3. The Taluk Surveyor Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore 607 106 4. S.Rajarajachozhan S/o. Sathasivam, West Street, Muthandikuppam, Perperiyankuppam, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore district 607 805 5. R.Rajasulochana W/o. S.Rajarajachozhan, West Street, Muthandikuppam, Perperiyankuppam, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore district 607 805 ..Respondent(s) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23853 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to survey the land in Survey Number 239/5 , situated at Muthandikuppam Village, Perperiyankuppam Post Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore district to an extent of 1172.84 sq.ft based on the petitioners E-Challan number 20250914001437 dated 14.09.2025 in accordance with law and procedure prescribed. For Petitioner(s): Mr.T.SRIVADIVU For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthukarunakaran, GOvt's Cl. R1 to R3 Order This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to survey the land based on the petitioners E-Challan number 20250914001437 dated 14.09.2025. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner is the absolute owner and in possession of the property situated in S.F.NO.239/5, measuring an extent of 1172.84 sq.ft, at Muthandikuppam Village, Perperiyankuppam Post, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District and the revenue records was also mutated in favour of the petitioner. The petitioner in order to identify the exact boundaries and to demarcate the subject property, had submitted applications before the respondent authorities. Despite repeated applications and representations, the respondents have not completed the survey https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23853 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 and demarcation proceedings till date. Hence, the petitioner has approached this Court. 3. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government’s Counsel, who accepts notice on behalf of the respondents 1 to 3 would submit that the petitioner’s land will be surveyed and demarcated based on his online application dated 14.09.2025, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 4. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner as well as the learned Government’s Counsel appearing for the respondents and also perused the materials available on record. 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 respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner’s online application dated 14.09.2025 and conduct a survey and demarcate the subject properties, within a period of eight (8) 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 respondents 4 and 5 other parties concerned. If any need arises for Police assistance, it is open to the respondents to request for Police protection from the jurisdictional Police. If any such request is made, the jurisdictional Police is directed to provide an adequate Police protection for conducting the survey. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23853 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 6.In the event of any dispute regarding possession, the 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. 7.With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 24-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No SK To 1. The District Collector Cuddalore district, Cuddalore 607 001 2. The Tahsildar Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore 607 106 3. The Taluk Surveyor Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore 607 106 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 23853 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. sk WP No. 23853 of 2026 24-06-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis