Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28646/2026 of V. Subbuthai Vs The District Collector Cum M on 1 October 2026
WP(MD) NO. 28646 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 01-10-2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI
AND
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.DILIP KUMAR
WP(MD) NO. 28646 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011416442026}
Case QR
1. V. Subbuthai
Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector Cum Monitoring Committee, District Collectorate Virudhunagar District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Sattur
Virudhunagar District.
3. The Block Development Officer
Sattur
Virudhunagar District.
4. The Tahsildar
Sattur Taluk
Virudhunagar District.
5. Anthoniammal
Respondent(s)
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R. Shenbagaraj
For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Mahaboob Athiff, SGP for R1, R2 & R4
Mr.P.Sudarkodi Nachiyar (Taxes) for R3
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Prayer:
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 to 4 herein to remove the illegal encroachments made by Respondents 5 in the property land admeasuring 3 1/4 Cents comprised in old Sur. No. 443/1, New Sur.No. 443/1A
situated at Nattathupatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District within the time stipulated in accordance with law on the basis of the representation dated 06.07.2026 and its remainder dated 21.07.2026 and pass such other or further orders as this Honble Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of this case and thus render justice.
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble M.DHANDAPANI J.) The present writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing respondents 1 to 4 to remove the alleged illegal encroachment made by the fifth respondent in the property measuring 3¼ cents, comprised in Old Survey No.443/1 and New Survey No.443/1A, situated at Nattathupatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District, within a time frame to be stipulated by this Court, based on the petitioner's representation dated 06.07.2026 and reminder dated 21.07.2026.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties and perused the materials available on record. By consent of both parties, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. Since no adverse order is going to be passed, notice to the fifth respondent is dispensed with.
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3. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the fifth respondent has made an illegal encroachment in the property measuring 3¼ cents, comprised in Old Survey No.443/1 and New Survey No.443/1A, situated at Nattathupatti Village, Sattur Taluk, Virudhunagar District. He would further submit that, in this regard, the petitioner has submitted a representation dated 06.07.2026 and a reminder dated 21.07.2026 to respondents 1 to 4, seeking removal of the said encroachment. However, no effective action has been taken on the said representation. Hence, he would pray for appropriate directions to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation and take necessary action for removal of the encroachment in accordance with law.
4. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1, 2 and 4, on instructions, would submit that the respondents would consider the petitioner's representation and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law.
5. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents 2 to 4 to consider the representation of the
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petitioner dated 21.07.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after issuing notice to all necessary parties, including the fifth respondent, and affording them an opportunity of hearing. The entire exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. (M.DHANDAPANI J.) (N.DILIP KUMAR J.) 01-10-2026 PKN
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To
1. The District Collector Cum Monitoring Committee, District Collectorate Virudhunagar District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Sattur Virudhunagar District.
3. The Block Development Officer Sattur Virudhunagar District.
4. The Tahsildar Sattur Taluk Virudhunagar District.
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M.DHANDAPANI, J. and N.DILIP KUMAR, J. PKN W.P(MD)No.28646 of 2026 01.10.2026
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