Madras High Court
WP/40183/2026 of S.Veerammal Vs The District collector on 7 October 2026
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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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S.Veerammal
S/o Late subramani,
Kathiri Mettu Theru, Edaiyalam Village,
Thozhupedu Post, maduranthagam Taluk,
Chengalpattu District 603 310
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District collector
The office of District Collector,
Chengalpattu District,
Chenglapattu.
2. The Revenue Divisional officer
The office of Revenue Divisional officer, Madhuranthagam, Chenglpattu District
3. The Tahsildar
Office fo the Tahsildar,
madhuranthagam Taluk,
Chengalpattu District
4. The Block Development officer
Achirupakkam Panchayat Union,
Madhuranthagam Taluk,
Chengalpattu District
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5. Nagarajan
6. Gnanavel
7. Lakshmanan
8. Ayyappan
9. Yuvaraj
..Respondents
Prayer : Writ Petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for a writ of Mandamus directing the Respondents 1 to 4 to consider and dispose the Representation dated 01.07.2026 and forthwith remove the unauthorised encroachments and illegal structures put up by the respondents 5 to 9 on the Government poramboke road land in Survey No 246/13, Edaiyalam Village Maduranthagam Taluk, Chengapattu District, and thereby restore access to the petitioners, property in Survey no 15/B1B and to implement the order of this Honble Court dated 18.07.2023 in W.p. no 20974 of 2023.
For Petitioner :
Mr.M.Marimuthu
For Respondent(s):
Mr.G.Abraham Prabhu
Additional Government Pleader
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Order
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.)
In the context of the relief sought for in the writ petition, the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the official respondents, produced the written instructions vide proceedings dated 07.10.2026 submitted by the Tahsildar, Madhuranthagam Taluk. The said proceedings would show that the survey has already been conducted and encroachments are identified.
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2. That being the factum, the official respondents are directed to initiate enforcement action for removal of encroachments by following the procedures as contemplated under the Statutes and Rules in force. It is made clear that opportunity has to be afforded to the encroachers to defend their case. The entire exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
3. With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. (S.M.S.,J.) (R.R.V.,J.) 07-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KST To
1. The District collector, The office of District Collector, Chengalpattu District, Chenglapattu.
2. The Revenue Divisional officer The office fo Revenue Divisional officer, Madhuranthagam, Chenglpattu District
3. The Tahsildar, Office fo the Tahsildar, Madhuranthagam Taluk, Chengalpattu District
4. The Block Development officer Achirupakkam Panchayat Union, Madhuranthagam Taluk,Chengalpattu District
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN J. KST WP No. 40183 of 2026 07-10-2026