Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29871/2026 of A.Devaraj Vs The District Collector on 15 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29871 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE M.D.SUMATHI
WP(MD) No. 29871 of 2026
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A.Devaraj, S/o. Arumugam,
No. 4/12, Indra Colony, Arumbanur, Kodikulam, Madurai District.
..Petitioner
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Collectorate, Madurai District.
2. The District Revenue officer,
Madurai, Madurai District.
3. The Tashildar,
Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.
4. The District Adidravidar and Tribal Officer, Collectorate Office, Madurai, Madurai District.
..Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS forbearing the respondents from taking any coercive steps in respect of the lands in New S.No. 119/52, Old S.No. 119/11, Plot No. 33, Arumpanur II Bit Village, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District till the appeal filed by the petitioner under Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 dated 29.09.2026 pending on the file of the 1st respondent attains its finality within time stipulated by this Court.
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WP(MD) No. 29871 of 2026
For Petitioner:
Mr.K.Dinesh
For Respondents:
Mr.M.S.Parthiban,
Government Advocate.
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.
2. The petitioner has suffered an order under Section 6 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905. It is appealable before the District Collector under Section 10 of the Act. The learned counsel for the petitioner states that within two weeks, such an appeal will be filed. If such an appeal is filed with the time limit mentioned above, it shall be entered without reference to limitation. The order impugned in this will petition will be kept in abeyance till the disposal of the appeal and it will abide by the outcome of the appeal.
3. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (M.D.S.,J.) 15-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No IAS __________
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WP(MD) No. 29871 of 2026 To
1. The District Collector, Collectorate, Madurai District.
2. The District Revenue officer, Madurai, Madurai District.
3. The Tashildar, Madurai East Taluk, Madurai District.
4. The District Adidravidar and Tribal Officer, Collectorate Office, Madurai, Madurai District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 29871 of 2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND M.D.SUMATHI, J. IAS WP(MD) No. 29871 of 2026 15-10-2026 __________
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