Madras High Court
WP(MD)/31701/2025 of Joseph Pushpadoss Vs The Tahsildar on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 31701 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 07-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE M.D.SUMATHI
WP(MD) No. 31701 of 2025
CNR:{HCMD011570442025}
Joseph Pushpadoss
S/o.M.Devadossan,
No.1/100, South Street,
Vembar,
Vilathikulam Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Tahsildar
Vilathikulam Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
2. The Superintendent of Police
Thoothukudi District,
Thoothukudi.
3. The Block Development Officer
Vilathikulam,
Thoothukudi District.
4. The Inspector of Police
Soorankudi Police Station,
Thoothukudi District.
5. The President / Special Officer
Vembar Panchayat Board,
Vilathikulam Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
..Respondent(s)
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WP(MD) No. 31701 of 2025
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS to direct the Respondents to remove the encroachment and cement road laid by the 5th Respondent Panchayat in the property in Survey No.235/2A1A to an extent of 47 Cents situated at Vembar, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.02.2025, within a time frame that may be fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A.Rajaram
P.Thangam
For Respondent(s):
Mrs.M.R.Priyanka Jothi
Government Advocate
for R1 to R4
No appearance
for R5
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(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) The learned counsel on either side inform that the encroachment in question has been removed. The Writ Petition is closed as infructuous. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (M.D.S.,J.) 07-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No rmi __________
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WP(MD) No. 31701 of 2025 To
1. The Tahsildar Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
2. The Superintendent of Police Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.
3. The Block Development Officer Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi District.
4. The Inspector of Police Soorankudi Police Station, Thoothukudi District. __________
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WP(MD) No. 31701 of 2025 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND M.D.SUMATHI, J. mm WP(MD) No. 31701 of 2025 07-10-2026 __________
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