WP/18894/2026 of S.Mathiazhagan 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 to direct the Respondents to remove the encroachments made in New Colony comprised in Old Survey No.302 New Survey No.537/1, Veedur Village, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

2. Learned Government Advocate, on instructions, would submit that the encroachments were removed on 24.09.2026.

3. However, learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that encroachments are partially removed.

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4. In any event, authorities are directed to conduct further inspection and find out whether any encroachment is in existence. If any such encroachment exists, then the authorities are bound to remove the same by following the procedure as contemplated under the relevant statutes and rules in force. The said exercise is directed to be completed within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. 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 Villupuram District, Villupuram

2. The Tahshildar Tindivanam Taluk, Tindivanam Villupuram District.

3. The President, Mylam Panchayat Union Office, Veedur, Tindivanam Taluk, Villupuram District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 18894 of 2026 28-10-2026 (1/2)