Madras High Court
WP(MD)/20695/2026 of A.Rajendran Vs The District Collector on 16 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 20695 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE M.D.SUMATHI
WP(MD) No. 20695 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD010989332026}
AND
WMP(MD) NO. 15347 OF 2026,WMP(MD) NO. 15348 OF 2026, WMP(MD) NO. 15350 OF 2026
A.Rajendran
S/o. Ayyasamy, No.11, Saminathan Street, Thuraiyur, Trichy 621 010
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Tiruchirapalli District, Trichy.
2. The Tahsildar,
Thuraiyur Taluk, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.
3. The Revenue Inspector,
Thuraiyur Town, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.
4. The Assistant Engineer,
TANGEDCO, Thuraiyur Town, Thuraiyur,
5. The Village Administrative Officer,
Thuraiyur Town,
Thuraiyur,
Trichy District.
..Respondent(s)
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WP(MD) No. 20695 of 2026
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus calling for the records pertaining to the Impugned Section 7 Notice under the Tamil Nadu Encroachment Act, 1905 dated NIL issued by the 3rd Respondent and to quash the same and not to evict the Petitioner without due process of law and consequently direct the 4th Respondent to resumption of the Petitioner’s electricity service connection No.SC-06- 271-001-4179 within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.M.R.Sreenivasan
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Kannan
Special Government Pleader
for R.1 to R.3 & R.5
No Appearance for R.4
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(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.
2. Though the impugned communication is styled as notice under Section 7 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905, it is a peremptory order. On this sole ground, it is quashed. Liberty is granted to the fourth respondent to take action afresh as per law. __________
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3. This Writ Petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (G.R.S.,J.) (M.D.S.,J.) 16-10-2026
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WP(MD) No. 20695 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector Tiruchirapalli District, Trichy.
2. The Tahsildar, Thuraiyur Taluk, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.
3. The Revenue Inspector, Thuraiyur Town, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.
4. The Assistant Engineer, TANGEDCO, Thuraiyur Town, Thuraiyur, Trichy District.
5. The Village Administrative Officer, Thuraiyur Town, Thuraiyur, Trichy District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 20695 of 2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN J. AND M.D.SUMATHI J. MGA WP(MD) No. 20695 of 2026 16-10-2026
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