WP/18638/2026 of T.SONIYAGANDHI Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 28 October 2026

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Writ of mandamus has been instituted directing the 1st to 4th respondents to remove the encroachment made by the 5th and 6th respondent on the Public road in S.No. 443/1, Kodiyur Village,Vaniyambadi Taluk, Tirupattur district by considering the petitioners representation dated 02.03.2026.

2. Learned Government Advocate, on instructions, would submit that third respondent/Tahsildar conducted survey and identified encroachments. Thus, a report has been submitted to the Block Development Officer, Alapayam, who is the competent authority to initiate enforcement action for removal of encroachments.

3. In view of the fact that Revenue authorities submitted a report to the Block Development Officer, the Block Development Officer as well the third respondent/Tahsildar, Vaniyambadi has to initiate necessary

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enforcement action for removal of encroachments by following the procedure as contemplated under the relevant statutes and rules and affording opportunity to the parties. 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, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (R.R.V.,J.) 28-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD To

1. The District Collector Office of the Collectorate, Tiruppatur District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Vaniyambadi Sub Division, Tiruppatur District.

3. The Tahsildar Vaniyambadi Taluk, Tiruppatur District.

4. The Superintendent of Police Tiruppatur District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 18638 of 2026 28-10-2026