Madras High Court
WP/33957/2026 of C.RANJITH CHANDRAN Vs District collector Thiruvallur District on 28 October 2026
2026/MHC/4398
WP No. 33957 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 28-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN
WP No. 33957 of 2026
CNR: {HCMA011772302026}
C.Ranjith Chandran
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. District Collector-Thiruvallur District District collectorate, Thiruvallur 602 001
2. Revenue Divisional officer
Taluk office Road, Ponneri 601 204
Thiruvallur District
3. Tahsildar,
New Madhavaram Taluk,
balaji Nagar, Gandhi Main Raod,
Puzhal chennai 600 066
4. Y. Mohammad Shibin
Elite Global School,
No 48 and 49 Kumarasamy Nagar,
Villivakkam, Chennai 600 049
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents herein, to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 11.05.2026 and consequently remove the encroachments in the government poramboke land within a time stipulated by this Court in the manner known to law.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.V.Balaji
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Rishab Narayan
Government Advocate For R 1-3
Mr.S.Senthilvel For R-4
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Tahsildar, Madhavaram Taluk has filed a counter affidavit stating that an attempt has been made by the fourth respondent to encroach upon the Government land. However, the authorities intervened and the fourth respondent himself has removed the encroachment. The said fact has been stated in the counter affidavit in paragraph 7 and reads as under: “….7. I respectfully submit that during the Survey, it was found that the 4th Respondent had attempted to encroach upon the land comprised in S.No.229/4 of Kosappur village by erecting barbed wire fencing Wall. However, the 4th Respondent upon instructions, has removed the said encroachment by himself on 15.10.2026 and there is no encroachment on the said land at present….”
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2. In view of the fact that attempt made by the fourth respondent has been averted, no further consideration is required. However, respondents 1 to 3 are bound to protect the Government land free from encroachments and utilize the same for public purposes.
3. With the above observation, 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. District collector Thiruvallur District District collectorate, Thiruvallur 602 001
2. Revenue Divisional officer Taluk office Road, Ponneri 601 204 Thiruvallur District
3. Tahsildar, new madhavaram Taluk, balaji Nagar, Gandhi Main Raod, Puzhal chennai 600 066
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 33957 of 2026 28-10-2026
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