WP No. 27280 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 15-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 27280 of 2026 Ravichandiran S/o.Manikam, No.212/1, Main Road, Semakottai Village and Post, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District 607 106. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Cuddallore District, Cuddallore 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Panruti, Cuddallore District. 3. The Tahsildar Panruti Taluk, Cuddallore District. 4. The Surveyor Semakottai Taluk, Cuddallore District. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to conduct survey to the petitioner land in Survey No.57/ 6G2 to an extent of 0.76ares situated at Semakottai village, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District, based on the petitioner representation dated 10.04.2026, within a time frame fixed by this Honble court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27280 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 For Petitioner(s): Ms.R.Swetha For Respondent(s): Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, Govt. counsel Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 10.04.2026. 2. Ms.Inthu Karunakaran, learned Government's counsel, 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 10.04.2026 before the respondents, requesting them to survey the subject land. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondent till date. Hence, this petition. 5. In reply, the learned counsel for the official respondent would submit that the petitioner’s representation will be disposed of within a period of 6 weeks and hence, she requests this Court to pass appropriate orders. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27280 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 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 3rd & 4th respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 10.04.2026 and after issuing notice to all the concerned parties, 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 respondents for conducting survey at 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27280 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 10. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 15-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No NSA To 1. The District Collector Cuddallore District, Cuddallore 2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Panruti, Cuddallore District. 3. The Tahsildar Panruti Taluk, Cuddallore District. 4. The Surveyor Semakottai Taluk, Cuddallore District. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27280 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. NSA WP No. 27280 of 2026 15-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis