Madras High Court
WP/42201/2026 of N.PARASURAMAN Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 16 October 2026
WP No. 42201 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.KARTHIKEYAN
WP No. 42201 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA012399572026}
& WMP No.47377 of 2026
1. N.Parasuraman
2. N.Ganapathy
3. N.Sekar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Chengalpattu,
Chengalpattu District-603 001.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Tambaram Taluk,
Chengapattu District-600 045.
3. The Tahsildar
Tambaram Taluk,
Chengapattu District-600 045.
4. The Commissioner
St.Thomas Mount Panchayat Union,
Having Office at Chitlapakkam,
Chennai.
5. Elumalai
6. Kamal Dass
7. Aruna
..Respondents
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Prayer : Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 4 to remove the encroachments made at water Body (Thangal) in the land comprised in survey No.8/2 measuring to an extent of 9.9 ares situated at kaspapuram Village, Chennai and subsequently restore those lands as water body as per the Revenue Records.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.J.Janarthanan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.K.Surender
Special Government Pleader – for R1 to R3
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) A writ of mandamus has been instituted to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to remove the encroachments made at water Body (Thangal) in the land comprised in survey No.8/2 measuring to an extent of 9.9 ares situated at kaspapuram Village, Chennai and subsequently restore those lands as water body as per the Revenue Records.
2. Learned Special Government Pleader based on the written instructions given by Tahsildar, Tambaram Taluk vide letter dated 16.10.2026 would submit that based on the complaint received, the Tahsildar, Tambaram Taluk has initiated action to survey the land and on identification of encroachments, all appropriate actions will be initiated for removal of encroachments.
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3. In view of the said submission, the respondents 1 to 4 are directed to complete the survey and if any encroachments are identified, then proceed with the enforcement action to remove the same by following the proceures as contemplated under the relevant Statutes and Rules in force. Needless to state that opportunity has to be afforded to the encroachers as contemplated under the Act. The entire exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. With the above direction, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. W.M.P.No.47377 of 2026 filed seeking permission to file a single writ petition is ordered subject to payment of separate court fee. (S.M.S.,J.) (B.K.,J.) 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KST
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To
1. The District Collector Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District-603 001.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Tambaram Taluk, Chengapattu District-600 045.
3. The Tahsildar Tambaram Taluk, Chengapattu District-600 045.
4. The Commissioner St.Thomas Mount Panchayat Union, Having Office at Chitlapakkam, Chennai.
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND B.KARTHIKEYAN, J. KST WP No. 42201 of 2026 16-10-2026