Madras High Court
WP/8931/2026 of S.BHARATHI Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 5 October 2026
WP No. 8931 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: {HCMA010477442026}
1. S.Bharathi
2. A. Ganesan
3. A. Kumar
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
District Collector Office,
Salem District,
Salem -636 001
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Revenue Divisional Office,
Suramangalam Post,
Salem -636 001
3. The Commissioner of Police
Police Commissioner Office
Sankargiri Main Road, Linemedu,
Gugai,
Salem -636 003
4. The Commissioner
Municipal Corporation Office,
Fort Main Road, Shevapet,
Salem -636 001
5. The Zonal Officer
Ammapettai Zone,
Salem Corporation,
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Ammapettai, Salem -636 003
6. The Tashildar Taluk Office
Kannakurichi Main Road,
Hasthampatti,
Salem -636 007
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the Respondents 1 to 6 to remove the encroachment on the public road in Salem Town, New Ward-AG, Block-11, T.S. No.4/1-Im at Thillai Nagar, 4th Cross Road, Ponnammapettai, Salem, Salem District in accordance with law within a stipulated time fixed by this Honble Court based on the representation of the petitioners dated 05.02.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.Selvam
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.Hashwanth
Government Advocate for R1,2-6
Mr.M.Dinesh
Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R3
Ms.Devi.N
Standing Counsel for R4&5
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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 1 to 6 to remove the encroachment on the public road in Salem Town, New Ward-AG, Block-11, T.S. No.4/1-Im at Thillai Nagar, 4th Cross Road, Ponnammapettai, Salem, Salem District in accordance with law
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within a stipulated time fixed by this Honble Court based on the representation of the petitioners dated 05.02.2026.
2. Learned counsel appearing for the Salem Corporation would submit that authorities have identified encroachments and in the process of commencing enforcement action.
3. This being the submission, official respondents are directed to proceed with the enforcement action by following the procedure as contemplated under the statutes and rules in force and by affording opportunity to the encroachers, and thereafter remove the encroachments. The entire exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. With the above direction, writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, 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
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To
1. The District Collector District Collector Office, Salem District, Salem -636 001
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Revenue Divisional Office, Suramangalam Post, Salem -636 001
3. The Commissioner of Police Police Commissioner Office Sankargiri Main Road, Linemedu, Gugai, Salem -636 003
4. The Commissioner Municipal Corporation Office, Fort Main Road, Shevapet, Salem -636 001
5. The Zonal Officer Ammapettai Zone, Salem Corporation, Ammapettai, Salem -636 003
6. The Tashildar Taluk Office Kannakurichi Main Road, Hasthampatti, Salem -636 007
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 8931 of 2026 05-10-2026