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2026 DAILYLAW 61009 (MAD)

S.PALAYAM v. The Collector

WP/31384/2026 · 2026-08-07

Krishnan Ramasamy

Transfer Petitionbody2026

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WP No. 31384 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 07-08-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY WP No. 31384 of 2026 S.Palayam S/o Late Subbramani, 14, Devi Karumari Amman Nagar, Indira Colony, Pallikaranani, Chennai 600 100 ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The Collector Chengalpet, O/o The collector, Chengalpattu 2. The Thasildhar Tirupporur Taluk, Taluk office, Thirupporur 3. The Sub Registrar O/o the Sub Registrar, Veeranam Road, Sathankuppam, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu Distrct, Tamil Nadu 603 103 ..Respondent(s) __________ Page1 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31384 of 2026 PRAYER: The Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to take necessary action to consider the representation dated 25.05.2026 given by the petitioner. For Petitioner: Mr. R.Narendren For Respondent(s): Mr. M. Maheshnath Government Advocate ORDER The present Writ Petition has been filed seeking the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to take necessary action on the petitioner’s representation dated 25.05.2026. 2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner, a senior citizen, has been making continuous representations for the past ten (10) years seeking corrections in the Field Measurement Book (FMB) sketch. The petitioner's latest representation, dated 25.05.2026, was submitted to the first and second respondents; however, the same has not been considered till date. Aggrieved by the inaction on the part of the respondents, the petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition. __________ Page2 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31384 of 2026 3. Mr. M. Maheshnath, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents, submitted that the second respondent is the competent authority to consider the petitioner’s representation. He further submitted that appropriate orders will be passed on the said representation regarding the corrections in the FMB sketch, within a period of two (2) weeks. 4. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the submissions made on either side, this Court, without going into the merits of the case, directs the second respondent/Tahsildar, Tirupporur Taluk, to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 25.05.2026. The second respondent shall pass appropriate orders and make necessary corrections in the FMB sketch, on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing notice to the petitioner, conducting an enquiry, and affording an opportunity of a personal hearing to the petitioner, within a period of two (2) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. __________ Page3 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31384 of 2026 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. 6. Post this matter “for reporting compliance” on 02.09.2026. 07-08-2026 Asi To 1. The Collector, Chengalpattu, O/o The Collector, Chengalpattu 2. The Thasildhar Tirupporur Taluk, Taluk Office, Thirupporur 3. The Sub Registrar O/o The Sub Registrar, Veeranam Road, Sathankuppam, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu 603 103 __________ Page4 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 31384 of 2026 KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. Asi WP No. 31384 of 2026 07-08-2026 __________ Page5 of 5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis