Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29812/2025 of K.Tamilselvi Vs The District collector on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29812 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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K.Tamilselvi,
W/o.Kannan,
Nilamazhagiyamangalam,
Thiruvadanai Taluk,
Ramanathapuram District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Collectorate Complex,
Ramanathapuram District,
Ramanathapuram.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Ramanathapuram,
Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Tahsildar,
O/o.The Tahsildar,
Thiruvadanai Taluk,
Ramanathapuram District.
4. Banu,
W/o.Mani,
Nilamazhagiyamangalam,
Thiruvadanai Taluk,
Ramanathapuram District.
5. Muthukumar,
S/o.Mani,
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Nilamazhagiyamangalam,
Thiruvadanai Taluk,
Ramanathapuram 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 3 to remove the encroachment made by the 4th and 5th respondents in S.F.No.131/4
classified
as
public
pathway
situated
at
Nilamazhagiyamangalam Village, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District by considering the petitioner’s representation dated 28.08.2025.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A. Aruljenifer
For Respondent(s):
Ms.K.R.Shivashankari,
Additional Government Pleader
for R-1 to R-3.
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to
3.
2. The petitioner is a resident of Nilamazhagiyamangalam Village in Thiruvadanai Taluk. According to her, there are encroachments in survey No.131/4. Admittedly, the said survey number has been classified as pathway.
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3. Encroachment in a pathway cannot be permitted. The third respondent is directed to take action as per law to have the encroachments removed. Notices shall be issued to all the encroachers. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of four months 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, Collectorate Complex, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, O/o.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District.
3. The Tahsildar, O/o.The Tahsildar, Thiruvadanai Taluk, Ramanathapuram District.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND M.D.SUMATHI, J. PMU WP(MD) No. 29812 of 2025 06-10-2026