WP No. 27756 of 2026 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 17-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 27756 of 2026 Balachandran ..Petitioner Vs. 1. The Commissioner of Survey and Settlement, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 2. The Tahsildar, Sirkazhi Taluk Office, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai-609 111. 3. The Firka Surveyor, Sirkazhi Taluk Office, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai-609 111. 4. The Village Administrative Officer, Vilanthida Samuthiram Village, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai-609 111. ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue writ of mandamus, directing the respondents 2 to 4 to take immediate and appropriate action on the petitioner’s online Application No 2026/ 0123/ 38 / 000446 dated 12.03.2026 and representation dated 01.07.2026 to survey the petitioner’s land bearing Survey No. 220/8, admeasuring 11 cents situated at Vilanthidasamuthiram Village, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District within a time frame fixed by this Court. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27756 of 2026 __________ Page2 of 5 For Petitioner: Mr.C.Rajaguru For Respondents: Mr.C.Prabakaran, Government’s Counsel ORDER This writ petition is filed to direct the respondents 2 to 4 to take immediate and appropriate action on the petitioner’s online Application No. 2026/ 0123/ 38 / 000446 dated 12.03.2026 and representation dated 01.07.2026 and to survey the petitioner’s land bearing Survey No. 220/8, admeasuring 11 cents situated at Vilanthidasamuthiram Village, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner’s late mother, Maniyammal, was assigned 75 cents of surplus land by the Assistant Commissioner of Land Reforms. The said land comprises 64 cents in Survey No. 218/4 and 11 cents in Survey No. 220/8, situated at Vilanthida Samuthiram Village, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District. He further submits that on 06.06.2014, the petitioner’s mother executed a registered Will bequeathing the property in favour of the petitioner, and subsequently passed away on 08.06.2014. Intending to fence the property, the petitioner submitted an online application dated 12.03.2026 to the 2nd respondent to survey the land in Survey No. 220/8 measuring 11 cents. However, no action was taken by the 2nd respondent. Aggrieved by which, the petitioner submitted a representation dated https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27756 of 2026 __________ Page3 of 5 01.07.2026 to the 1st respondent. Since the said representation has not been considered to date, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. 3. Mr.C.Prabakaran, learned Government’s Counsel accepts notice on behalf of respondents and submitted that the petitioner’s online application dated 12.03.2026 and representation dated 01.07.2026 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 respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioner's online application dated 12.03.2026 and representation dated 01.07.2026 on merits and in accordance with law, and carry out a survey and complete the process, after giving prior notice to the petitioner 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 respondents to conduct a survey and lay boundary stones at the subject land. In the event any dispute arises regarding the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27756 of 2026 __________ Page4 of 5 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. 17-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No VM To 1. The Commissioner of Survey and Settlement, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. 2. The Tahsildar, Sirkazhi Taluk Office, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai-609 111. 3. The Firka Surveyor, Sirkazhi Taluk Office, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai-609 111. 4. The Village Administrative Officer, Vilanthida Samuthiram Village, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai-609 111. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 27756 of 2026 __________ Page5 of 5 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. VM WP No. 27756 of 2026 17-07-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis