Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28707/2025 of R.Ramachandran Vs The District collector on 6 October 2026
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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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R.Ramachandran,
S/o. Raj,
No.133/40, East Street,T.Alagarnayakkanpatti, Devaram, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District collector
Theni District
2. The Assistant Director
The District Town and Country Planning
Office, D.No.446/A, 17thWard, Nethaji Street, Alli Nagaram, Theni District.
3. The Assistant Director (Municipality)
District Collector Office Campus, Theni
District.
4. The Executive Officer
Devaram Municipality, Theni District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer :Writ Petition, filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to remove the encroachment and restore the common pathway as per the recommendation of the respondents 2 to 4 bearing in ward No.17, 5th Street, Devaram, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District based on the
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petitioner's representation dated 04.07.2025 within a time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.H.Mahamed Hussain
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Kannan,
Special Government Pleader.
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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 T.Alagarnayakkanpatti. According to him, one Ishwaran, S/o.Pitchai Natarajan had committed encroachment in 5th Street, Ward No.17, Devaram. The fourth respondent / Executive Officer of Devaram Town Panchayat had already issued notices dated 30.06.2023 and 25.07.2025 calling upon the encroacher to remove the encroachment. The petitioner’s grievance is that this action has not been taken to its logical conclusion.
3. We direct the fourth respondent to proceed further in the matter. If any encroachment is noticed in a public street, the same has to be removed. This exercise shall be completed within a period of four months
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from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition stands allowed. 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 To
1. The District collector Theni District.
2. The Assistant Director The District Town and Country Planning Office, D.No.446/A, 17thWard, Nethaji Street, Alli Nagaram, Theni District.
3. The Assistant Director (Municipality) District Collector Office Campus, Theni District.
4. The Executive Officer Devaram Municipality, Theni District.
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