A No. 2098 of 2026 __________Page 1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-05-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE P.B. BALAJI A No. 2098 of 2026 in C.S.DR.No.80572 of 2026 S.Prakash ..Applicant(s) Vs 1.The Government of Tamil Nadu Represented by its Principal Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600009 2.The Commissioner, Commissioner of Land Administration, 2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 3.The Commissioner, Commissioner of Survey and Settlement, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 4.The District Collector, Chennai District, Singaravelar Maligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. 5.The Assistant Director of Surveyor, Commissionerate of Survey and Settlement, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 2098 of 2026 __________Page 2 of 5 6.The Tahsildar, Velachery Taluk, Seva Nagar 1st Street, Velachery, Chennai – 600 042. 7.The Tahsildar, Sholinganallur Taluk, No.1, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 1st Cross Street, Sholinganallur, Chennai – 600 119. ..Respondent(s) A No. 2098 of 2026 Application filed under Order XIV Rule 8 of the Original Side Rules r/w. Clause 12 of the Letters Patent to grant leave to sue in respect of the 7th respondent herein and 7th defendant in C.S.D.No.80572 of 2026. For Applicant(s): Mr.G.RM.Palaniappan For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Murali Government Advocate ORDER This application has been filed to grant leave to sue in respect of the 7th respondent herein and 7th defendant in C.S.D.No.80572 of 2026. 2.The suit is for declaration in respect of the properties situated within the jurisdiction of this Court. However, the 7th defendant is having his office outside the jurisdiction of this Court in Sholinganallur Taluk. However, the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 2098 of 2026 __________Page 3 of 5 cause of action arises within the jurisdiction of this Court. Hence, I am inclined to grant leave as prayed for. 3.Accordingly, leave is granted and this application is ordered as prayed for. 4.The learned counsel for the applicant is permitted to move the next vacation Court. Papers shall be served on Mr.M.Murali, learned Government Advocate, who takes notice for the respondents. 06-05-2026 (1/2) MKN/TSG To 1.The Principal Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Secretariat, Fort St.George, Chennai-600009 2.The Commissioner, Commissioner of Land Administration, 2nd Floor, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 3.The Commissioner, Commissioner of Survey and Settlement, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 2098 of 2026 __________Page 4 of 5 4.The District Collector, Chennai District, Singaravelar Maligai, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001. 5.The Assistant Director of Surveyor, Commissionerate of Survey and Settlement, Survey House, Chepauk, Chennai – 600 005. 6.The Tahsildar, Velachery Taluk, Seva Nagar 1st Street, Velachery, Chennai – 600 042. 7.The Tahsildar, Sholinganallur Taluk, No.1, Rajiv Gandhi Salai, 1st Cross Street, Sholinganallur, Chennai – 600 119. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis A No. 2098 of 2026 __________Page 5 of 5 P.B.BALAJI J. MKN A No. 2098 of 2026 in C.S.DR.No.80572 of 2026 06-05-2026 (1/2) https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis