WP/33749/2026 of P.Renu 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 3rd respondent to remove the encroachment in water body comprised in Survey No.205/1, 205/1A, 205/B, 205/1C, Thoppu village, Melmalaiyanur Taluk, Villupuram District.

2. Learned Government Advocate would submit that encroachments in the water body classified as “Eri” (lake) was already removed and once again few encroachers have encroached upon the land.

3. In respect of repeated offenders encroaching upon the public land, water body etc., they are to be prosecuted under the manner known to law by registering complaint by the competent authorities. Once encroachments are removed from the water body, competent authorities are duty bound to protect the same and preserve the water

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body. Habitual offenders are to be prosecuted in the manner known to law.

4. In the present case, learned Government Advocate would submit that enforcement actions have been initiated to remove the encroachment from the water body. Thus, official respondents are directed to continue the enforcement action and remove the encroachers from the water body by following the procedure as contemplated under the relevant statutes and rules in force. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, 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

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To

1. The District collector collectorate, collector office Road Villupuram District

2. The Revenue Divisional office Revenue Divisional office Tindivanam

3. The Tahsildar Taluk office, Melmalayanur Villupuram District

4. Block Development officer Melmalayanur Villupuram District

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 33749 of 2026 28-10-2026