Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28048/2025 of Sudha Vs The District Collector on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 28048 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE M.D.SUMATHI
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Sudha,
S/o.Maiganamoorthi,
No.6/68/2, Karimaputhur,
Kodanthur South Village,
Aravakuruchi Taluk,
Karur District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Karur.
2. The Thasildar,
Aravaklurichi Taluk Office,
Aravakuruchi.
3. The Block Development Officer,
K.Paramthi Block Development Office,
K.Paramthi, Karur.
4. The Divisional Engineer,
State Highways Department,
Karur.
5. The Superintendent of Police,
Karur
6. The Inspector of Police,
Thennilai Police Station,
Thennilai, Karur.
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7. Malliga,
W/o.Murugan,
6/28, Karimaputhur,
Kodanthur South Village,
Aravakuruchi Taluk,
Karur District -639206
8. Murugan,
S/o.Kuppan,
6/28, Karimaputhur,
Kodanthur South Village,
Aravakuruchi Taluk,
Karur District-639206
9. M.Anandharaj
S/o.Murugan,
6/179, Karimaputhur,
Periyathirumangalam (PO)
Kodanthur South
Aravakuruchi Taluk,
Karur District-639206
10.Rajeswari
W/o Anandharaj
6/179 Karimaputhur,
Periyathirumangalam (PO)
Kodanthur South
Aravakuruchi Taluk,
Karur District-639206.
(R-9 & R-10 are deleted vide order dated 06.10.2026.)
..Respondent(s)
Prayer : Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents No.1 to 5 to remove the encroachments made by the respondents No.7 to 10 in Government Cart track situated in SF.No.1222/1 and 1222/2 situtated in Kodanthur South Village, Aravakurichi Taluk, Karur within a stipulated time.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.J.Madhu
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Shanmugam,
Government Advocate for R-1 to R-6.
Mr.S.Gokulraj
for R-7 & R-8.
Mr.H.Mohammed Imran,
for M/s.Ajmal Associates
for R-9 & R-10.
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.
2. The writ petitioner is a resident of Kodandhur South Village, Aravakurichi Taluk. She alleges that in the petition mentioned survey numbers, there are encroachments and the same has to be removed.
3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate admitted that the petition mentioned survey numbers have been classified as cart track. Any encroachment in a cart track is impermissible.
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4. We, therefore, direct the second respondent to issue notices to the respondents 7 and 8 and remove the encroachments in the petition mentioned cart track by adopting due process of law. This exercise shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The writ petition is allowed on these terms. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (M.D.S.,J.) 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PMU Note : Registry to make necessary changes in the cause title.
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To
1. The District Collector, Karur.
2. The Thasildar, Aravaklurichi Taluk Office, Aravakuruchi.
3. The Block Development Officer, K.Paramthi Block Development Office, K.Paramthi, Karur.
4. The Divisional Engineer, State Highways Department, Karur.
5. The Superintendent of Police, Karur
6. The Inspector of Police, Thennilai Police Station, Thennilai, Karur.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND M.D.SUMATHI, J. PMU WP(MD) No. 28048 of 2025 06-10-2026