Madras High Court
WP/10540/2026 of K.UMASHANKAR Vs The District Collector on 5 October 2026
WP No. 10540 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 05-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN
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CNR: {HCMA010588322026}
K.Umashankar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Namakkal District,
Namakkal-637 003
2. The Tahsildar
Rasipuram Taluk,
Namakkal-637 408
3. The President of Panchayat Union
Rajapalayam Village,
Namakkal
4. S.Neela
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondent to remove the unauthorized building constructed by the 4th respondent and consequently directing the 3rd respondent to exercise the power under Section 134(2) of Tamil Nadu Panchayat Act to conduct enquiry after issuing the notice to the 4th respondent who is an encroacher / resident of Rajapalaya village, Karkoodalpatti Post, Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal District-636 202 by considering the petitioners representation dated 02.01.2026.
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For Petitioner(s):
Ms.K.Swetha
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Haswanth
Government Advocate for R1&2
No appearance for R3&4
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) With reference to the relief sought for in the present writ petition, learned Government Advocate would submit that encroachments are identified and enforcement action has been initiated. Notice under Section 7 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 was issued. After affording opportunity to the encroachers, final notice under Section 6 was issued.
2. That being the fact, authorities are directed to complete the enforcement action in all respects by following the procedure and remove the encroachments. The said exercise is directed to be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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3. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (R.R.V.,J.) 05-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD To
1. The District Collector Namakkal District, Namakkal-637 003
2. The Tahsildar Rasipuram Taluk, Namakkal-637 408
3. The President of Panchayat Union Rajapalayam Village, Namakkal
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 10540 of 2026 05-10-2026