WP No. 13551 of 2026 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 16-04-2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE WP No. 13551 of 2026 1. Vengatasalam S/o. Nallavedi, No.3/220, Kattukottai, Edappadi, Vellalapuram, Sinnappampatti, Salem District -636 306 Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector Salem District -636 001 2.The District Revenue Officer, Salem District -636 001 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District -637 301 4.The Tahsildar Edappady Taluk, Salem District -636 105 5.The Head Surveyor, S/o. Subramani, Edappady Taluk, Salem District -636 105 Respondent(s) PRAYER Directing The Respondents 2 and 3 to consider the petitioners representation dated 18.03.2026 and rectify the errors in the field Measurement Book (FMB) /relating to Survey No.272/2A3 by correcting the boundary measurement so as to reflect the correct extent of 39 cents based on the sale deed Document No.7529/2025 dated 24.09.2025 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13551 of 2026 WP No. 13551 of 2026 For Petitioner(s): M/s.Titan Law Associates For Respondent(s): Mr.S.Arumugam Govt.Advocate For Respondent ORDER This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to correct the FMB Sketch for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition based on the petitioner’s representation dated 18.03.2026 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 2. According to the petitioner, the present FMB sketch for the property is not in accordance with the sale deed standing in the name of the petitioner. In such circumstances, the petitioner seeks for correction of the FMB sketch. The petitioner had given a representation on 18.03.2026 to the respondents 2 and 3 for correction of the FMB Sketch. Since the said representation has not been considered till date, this writ petition has been filed. 3. Mr. S.Arumugam, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the respondents. 4. No prejudice would be caused to the fourth respondent if the petitioner’s representation as stated supra is considered on merits and in accordance with law after giving due consideration to the supporting documents https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13551 of 2026 filed by the petitioner within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. 5. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner’s representation. 6. For the foregoing reasons, this Court directs the fourth respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner’s representation dated 18.03.2026, seeking for correction of FMB sketch for the property morefully described in the prayer to this writ petition within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order after giving due consideration to the supporting documents filed by the petitioner. 7. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No Costs. 16-04-2026 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes Neutral Citation:Yes/No ab https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13551 of 2026 To 1.The District Collector Salem District -636 001 2.The District Revenue Officer, Salem District -636 001 3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Sankagiri Taluk, Salem District -637 301 4.The Tahsildar Edappady Taluk, Salem District -636 105 5.The Head Surveyor, S/o. Subramani, Edappady Taluk, Salem District -636 105 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 13551 of 2026 ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. ab WP No. 13551 of 2026 16-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis