Madras High Court
WP/14878/2026 of S.NETHAJI Vs DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 7 October 2026
WP No. 14878 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 07-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN
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CNR: {HCMA010503682026}
S.Nethaji
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. District Collector,
District Collectorate,
Villupuram.
2. The Thashildhar,
Thashildhar office,
Marakkanam.
3. The Executive Officer,
Town Panchayat Office,
Marakkanam.
4. The Branch Manager,
NABARD Bank Branch,
Villupuram
5. K.Manogar
(R5 Impleaded Vide Order Dated
18.06.2026 Made In Wmp.25609/2026 In
Wp.14878/2026)
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the respondents to consider the petitioner representation dated 03.12.2025 and further direction directing the respondents to remove the Encroachment in Survey No.719/1,area
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6.79.5 Ares (16.78365) acres and Survey No.725,area 1.71.5 Areas (4.23605) acres,total area (21.0197 acres) in situated at Marakanam South Village,Villupuram District.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A.Ramesh
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Hashwanth
Government Advocate for R1-3
R4 – Not ready in notice
Mr.D.Ravichander for R5
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Writ of mandamus has been instituted to direct the respondents to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 03.12.2025 and to direct the respondents to remove the Encroachment in Survey No.719/1,area 6.79.5 Ares (16.78365) acres and Survey No.725,area 1.71.5 Areas (4.23605) acres,total area (21.0197 acres) in situated at Marakanam South Village,Villupuram District.
2. Learned Government Advocate, on instructions, would submit that Tahsildar, Marakkanam has conducted survey and identified encroachment and submitted a report to the Executive Officer.
3. Thus, 3rd respondent is directed to initiate enforcement action based on the report filed by the Tahsildar by following the procedure
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under the relevant statutes and rules in force by affording opportunity to the encroachers. The said 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, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (R.R.V.,J.) 07-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD To
1. District Collector, District Collectorate, Villupuram.
2. The Thashildhar, Thashildhar office, Marakkanam.
3. The Executive Officer, Town Panchayat Office, Marakkanam.
4. The Branch Manager, NABARD Bank Branch, Villupuram
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 14878 of 2026 07-10-2026