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WP No. 26512 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 10-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 26512 of 2026 Viruthammal ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Office, District Collectorate Building, Tiruvannamalai District.
2. The Revenue Divisional officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Office, Tiruvannamalai Revenue Division, Tiruvannamalai District.
3. The Tahsildar, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.
4. Firka Surveyor, Chengam Firka and Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 4th respondent herein to conduct survey for land measuring about 1 acre comprised in S.Nos.135/1B2, 135/2B2 and 135/2C1 of Thokkavadi Village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District by considering the petitioner’s online application dated 06.10.2025 under application No.2025/0123/06/020283. For Petitioner(s): Mr.G.Santhanu https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 26512 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 4 For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Government’s Counsel
ORDER This Writ Petition has been filed to direct the respondent to consider the petitioner’s online application dated 06.10.2025.
2. Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner has made an online application dated 06.10.2025 to conduct survey for the land measuring about 1 acre comprised in S.Nos.135/1B2, 135/2B2 and 135/2C1 of Thokkavadi Village, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. However, the same was not considered, as on date. Hence, this writ petition.
3. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government’s Counsel accepts notice on behalf of the respondent and submitted that the petitioner’s application dated 06.10.2025 will be considered within a period of six weeks.
4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.
5. Considering the limited relief sought by the learned counsel for the petitioner, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, directs the fourth respondent to consider the petitioner's online application dated https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 26512 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 4 06.10.2025 and carry out a survey and complete the process, after giving prior notice to the petitioner as well as joint patta holders and other aggrieved parties, if any, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this
order.
6. It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the official respondent to conduct a survey and lay boundary stones at the subject land. In the event any dispute arises regarding the possession of the subject property, the same has to be decided by way of filing a suit before the competent Civil Court.
7. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 10-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 26512 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 4 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM To:
1. The District Revenue Officer, Office of the District Revenue Office, District Collectorate Building, Tiruvannamalai District.
2. The Revenue Divisional officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Office, Tiruvannamalai Revenue Division, Tiruvannamalai District.
3. The Tahsildar, Chengam Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District.
4. Firka Surveyor, Chengam Firka and Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District. WP No. 26512 of 2026 10-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis