Madras High Court
WP(MD)/27554/2026 of S.Karuppiah Vs The District Collector/ Mone on 24 September 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 24.09.2026
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
and
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD) NO. 27554 of 2026
{CNR: HCMD011338262026}
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S.Karuppiah
... Petitioner
Vs.
1.The District Collector/ Monetary Committee, Office of the District Collector
Pudukottai District.
2.The Revenue Divisional Officer
Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer Pudukkottai District.
3.The Assistant Executive Engineer
Water Resources Management
No.1426/C
Trichy Main Road
Near Highways Office
Thirukokarnam Post
Pudukkottai District.
4.The Tahsildar
Taluka Office
Thirumayam Taluk
5.The Executive Officer
Office of the Executive Officer
Panneerpallam
Vembalakudi Panchayat
Thirumayam Taluk
Pudukkottai District.
6.RM.Karuppiah
... Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of MANDAMUS, directing the respondents Nos. 1 to 5 to remove the encroachment made by the respondent No.6 in Pannerpallam Kanmoi, Puthukanmai, Idaiyankanmai water bodies in Survey Nos. 958, 956, 722 in Panneerpallam Village, Vembalakudi Panchayat, Pudukkottai district by considering the petitioner's representation dated 03.11.2025 and 25.05.2026
within the period as stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner
:Mr.S.Atham Ali
For Respondents
: Mrs.W.Pamelin
Additional Government Pleader
for R1 to R4
: Mr.Porkodikarnan
Special Government Pleader
for R5
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ORDER
Heard the learned counsel for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R5. Issuance of notice to R6 is dispensed with.
2. The petitioner is a resident of Vembalakudi Panchayat. He alleges that in Panneerpallam Village, in the petition mentioned survey number, there are encroachments.
3. This allegation is confirmed by the learned Additional Government Pleader. She states that Form III notice has already been issued by the fourth respondent. Based on the same, we direct the third respondent to take consequential proceedings. It is needles to mention that the principles of natural justice may have to be complied with. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.
[G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 24.09.2026 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi To
1. The District Collector/ Monetary Committee, Office of the District Collector
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer Pudukkottai District.
3. The Assistant Executive Engineer Water Resources Management No.1426/C Trichy Main Road Near Highways Office Thirukokarnam Post Pudukkottai District.
4. The Tahsildar Taluka Office Thirumayam Taluk Pudukottai District.
5. The Executive Officer Office of the Executive Officer Panneerpallam Vembalakudi Panchayat Thirumayam Taluk Pudukkottai District.
G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J and B.PUGALENDHI, J. rmi W.P(MD)No.27554 of 2026 24.09.2026