WP No. 27395 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 6 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 27395 of 2026 A.Arunachalam s/o.Athimulam B1 Appiyampet, Madanagopalapuram Koranapattu Cuddalore -607 301 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District collector Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District 2. The Superintendent of police panruti Sub division Cuddalore District 3. The District REvenue officer Cuddalore District 4. The Revenue Divisional officer Cuddalore District 5. The Tahsildar Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District 6. The Deputy Superintendent of police Panruti sub division Cuddalore District 7. The Inspector of police Naduveerapattu Police station Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27395 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 6 8. The Taluk surveyor Panruti Taluk Cuddalore 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 1 to 8 directing the 5th and 6th respondent therein to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 17.6.2026 pending within and consequently direct him to conduct survey, measurement and demarcation of the petitioners land comprised situated at Appiyampettai village, Mathanagopalapuram post, Kurinjipadi, Panruti Taluk, Cuddalore District and consequently direct the respondents 2, 6 and 7 to provide adequate police protection for conducting the survey within the time frame fixed by this HOnble court For Petitioner(s): Ms.E.Nithyashree For Respondent(s): Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, Govt. counsel for R1, 3 to 5 & 8 Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, Govt. counsel for R2, 6 & 7 Order This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 17.06.2026. 2. Mr.B.Pachaiyappan, learned Government's counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 1, 3 to 5 & 8 and Mr.Durai Gunasekaran, learned Government’s counsel, takes notice on behalf of the respondents 2, 6 & 7. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27395 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 6 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 17.06.2026 before the respondents, requesting them to survey and demarcate the subject land. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents 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. 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 respondents 5 & 8 to consider the representation filed by the petitioner dated 17.06.2026 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. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27395 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 6 8. It is made clear that this order is passed only for the purpose of issuing a direction to the revenue officials 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 7th respondent. In such case, the 7th respondent shall provide all necessary protection to the revenue officials till the completion of survey at the subject land. 10. With the above directions, this writ petition is disposed of. No cost. 16-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No NSA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27395 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 6 To 1. The District collector Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District 2. The Superintendent of police panruti Sub division Cuddalore District 3. The District REvenue officer Cuddalore District 4. The Revenue Divisional officer Cuddalore District 5. The Tahsildar Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District 6. The Deputy Superintendent of police Panruti sub division Cuddalore District 7. The Inspector of police Naduveerapattu Police station Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District 8. The Taluk surveyor Panruti Taluk Cuddalore District https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27395 of 2026 __________ Page6 of 6 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J. NSA WP No. 27395 of 2026 16-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis