Madras High Court
WP/3140/2026 of P.ARULSELVAM Vs The Secretary on 5 October 2026
WP No. 3140 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: {HCMA013141752025}
1. P.Arulselvam
2. Arokiyasamy.K
3. Saravanan Arunachalam
4. Ravisangar Kaveri
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Secretary
Tamil Nadu Water Resources Organisation, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The District Collector
District Collectors Office
Fort Main Road, Salem-636001
3. Madalai Muthu
4. Teresa
5. Arokiaraj
6. Rayappan A
..Respondent(s)
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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the respondents to forthwith remove all encroachments and illegal constructions in Survey Nos. 9/2, 10/5, 15/5, 19 and 13/20 in Ettikuttapatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District and district the respondents to restore the Odai to its original width and course as per Historical village maps and filed Measurement Book (FMB) revenue records and ensure its free passage for irrigation and groundwater recharge.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.D.Ferdinand
for M/s.BFS Legal
For Respondent(s):
Mr.B.Siva Kollappan
Additional Government Pleader for R1&2
No appearance for R3-5
Ms.D.Sahithya for Mr.M.Elango for R6
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Writ of mandamus has been instituted to direct the respondents to forthwith remove all encroachments and illegal constructions in Survey Nos. 9/2, 10/5, 15/5, 19 and 13/20 in Ettikuttapatti Village, Omalur Taluk, Salem District and district the respondents to restore the Odai to its original width and course as per Historical village maps and filed Measurement Book (FMB) revenue records and ensure its free passage for irrigation and groundwater recharge.
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2. Learned Additional Government Pleader would submit that notice has been already issued to the encroacher on 18.08.2026.
3. Authorities are directed to remove the encroachments already identified by following all further procedure as contemplated under the statutes and rules in force. The said exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order.
4. With the above direction, the present 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 Secretary Tamil Nadu Water Resources Organisation, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.
2. The District Collector District Collectors Office Fort Main Road, Salem-636001
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 3140 of 2026 05-10-2026