Madras High Court
WP(MD)/28372/2026 of V.Krishnasamy Vs The Revenue District Officer on 30 September 2026
WP(MD) No. 28372 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 30-09-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
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V.Krishnasamy
S/o. Veerappan,
14, Vadakipatti,
Mela Thaniyam(PO),
Ponnamaravathi Taluk,
Pudukottai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The Revenue District Officer,
Revenue District Office,
Illupur.
2. The Tahsildar,
Tahsildar Office,
Ponnamaravathi Taluk,
Pudukottai District.
3. The Block Development Officer,
Block Development Office,
Ponnamaravathi Taluk,
Pudukottai District.
4. A.Durai,
S/o.Arumugam,
2/15A, Alampatti,
Keelathaniyam (PO), Karaiyur (via),
Ponnamaravathi Taluk,
Pudukottai District.
..Respondent(s)
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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 3rd respondent to remove the encroachment made by the 4th respondent in water body in Survey No.251/5, Karaiyur Village, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukottai District consisting of 0.10.00 hecters on the basis of the petitioner’s representation dated 23.12.2025 and letter dated Na.Ka.No.1796/2026/Aa2 dated 8/06/2026 forwarded by the 2nd respondent to 3rd respondent within the stipulated time period fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.K.Gokul
For Respondent(s):
Ms.W.Pamelin,
Additional Government Pleader
for R-1 & R-2.
Ms.M.D.Devi Saravana Priya,
Additional Government Pleader
for R-3.
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ORDER
Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to
3.
2. Issuance of notice to the fourth respondent is dispensed with.
3. The writ petitioner is a resident of Ponnamaravathi Taluk. He
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alleges that in survey No.251/5, Karaiyur Village, there are encroachments. In fact, the authorities concede the said position.
4. We direct the respondents 2 and 3 to take effect steps to ensure that the petition mentioned encroachments are totally removed. We grant them two months from today to carry out this exercise. This writ petition stands allowed accordingly. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (B.P.,J.) 30-09-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PMU To
1. The Revenue District Officer, Revenue District Office, Illupur.
2. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukottai District.
3. The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Ponnamaravathi Taluk, Pudukottai District.
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