Summary: On December 17, 2025, the Madras High Court ordered a review of changes made to a land survey drawing in Chengalpattu, following a request by R. Veeramani. The court asked for the review to be completed in 12 weeks.
R. Veeramani filed a request against the District Collector and other officials in Chengalpattu District. He claimed that the Field Measurement Book (FMB) drawing of his property in Kanathureddy Kuppam village was changed without his knowledge. Veeramani's request to change the drawing back to its original form has been waiting since November 28, 2025.
Veeramani argued that the FMB drawing was changed illegally and without telling him. He wanted the authorities to consider his request and restore the original land division.
"The FMB drawing was changed without informing the petitioner, which was unfair and illegal."
The government lawyer, Mr. C. Jayaprakash, representing the District Collector and other officials, claimed that the petitioner was informed before the changes were made. However, Veeramani's lawyer disagreed with this claim.
Judge Abdul Quddhose ordered the Revenue Divisional Officer to consider Veeramani's request and make a decision within 12 weeks. The court emphasized that the decision should be made fairly and according to the rules.
"No harm would be done to the officials if the petitioner’s request is considered."
The court instructed that the decision should be made after listening to objections from other parties involved, including respondents 4 to 6, and any other third parties considered necessary.
The court has ordered a review of the land drawing changes to ensure that all parties are treated fairly and that the rules are followed in solving the disagreement.
