Madras High Court
WP/25475/2026 of R. Annamalai Vs The District Collector on 16 October 2026
WP No. 25475 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 27-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN
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CNR: {HCMA011417312026}
R. Annamalai
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Villupuram
Villupuram District.
2. The District Revenue Officer
Collectorate,
Villupuram District.
3. The Revenue Divisional officer
Villupuram,
Villupuram District.
4. The Tahsildar
Kandachipuarm Village and Post,
Kandachipuram Taluk,
Villupuram District.
5. The Block Development Officer
Mugaiyur Panchayat Union,
Manampoondi,
Kandachipuram Taluk,
Villupuram District- 605 759.
6. Ranjidham
7. Alamelu
..Respondent(s)
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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing to the respondents herein,more specifically the 1st Respondent herein, to conduct an enquiry with respect of the petitioner representation dated 12.05.2026 and 25.05.2026 to remove the encroachment upon the land measuring an extent of 36.5 Ares comprised in Survey No.134/7, 134/16 and 134/15
situated at Kandachipuram Village and Taluk, Villupuram District and accordingly restore the pathway to its original width within a limited time framed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A. Neelakandan
For P.Rajavel
For Respondent(s):
Mr.R.K.Varshini
Government Advocate For R 1-5
No Appearance For R,6,7
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The writ petition has been instituted to direct the respondents herein, more specifically the 1st Respondent herein, to conduct an enquiry with respect of the petitioner representation dated 12.05.2026 and 25.05.2026 to remove the encroachment upon the land measuring an extent of 36.5 Ares comprised in Survey No.134/7, 134/16 and 134/15 situated at Kandachipuram Village and Taluk, Villupuram District and accordingly restore the pathway to its original width within a limited time.
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2. Learned Government Advocate, based on written instructions given by the Tahsildar, Kandanchipuram vide Proceeding made in Na.Ka.A1/2150/2026, dated 10.10.2026, would submit that revenue authorities conducted survey and identified encroachments. The revenue authorities submitted a report to the Block Development Officer, who in turn has to initiate enforcement action for removal of encroachments by following the procedure as contemplated.
3. In view of the fact that revenue authorities identified encroachments, respondents 4 and 5 are directed to initiate enforcement action for removal of encroachments by following the procedure as contemplated under the relevant statutes and rules in force. The entire exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve (12) 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.) 27-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD
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To
1. The District Collector Villupuram Villupuram District.
2. The District Revenue Officer Collectorate, Villupuram District.
3. The Revenue Divisional officer Villupuram, Villupuram District.
4. The Tahsildar Kandachipuarm Village and Post, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District.
5. The Block Development Officer Mugaiyur Panchayat Union, Manampoondi, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District- 605 759.
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 25475 of 2026 27-10-2026