Madras High Court
WP/4722/2026 of Periya ponnu Vs The District collector on 16 October 2026
WP No. 4722 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.KARTHIKEYAN
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Periya Ponnu,
W/o. Ranganathan,
Kumbalampadi village,
Indur Post, Nathahalli Taluk.
Dharmapuri District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Office of District Collector,
Dharmapuri District.
2. The District Revenue Officer,
Office of Revenue Divisional office,
Dharmapuri District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Office of Tahsildhar,
Nallampalli, Dharmapuri District.
4. Appunu Gounder,
Kumbalampadi Village,
Indur Post, Nathahalli Taluk,
Dharmapuri District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus, directing the 3rd Respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 12.09.2025 and consequently pass order to remove the encroachment of construction of Paatai Poromboke lands vide S.No.733 in Kubalampadi village, Nathahalli Taluk, Dharmapuri District.
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For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Ramesh
For Respondent(s):
Mr.G.Abraham Prabhu
Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R3
Mr.S.M.S.Shriram Narayanan for R4
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) With reference to the relief sought for in the present writ petition, the Tahsildar, Nallampalli has given a written instructions to the Additional Government Pleader vide letter dated 12.10.2026. The Tahsildar has stated that, during the course of the survey, encroachments were identified.
2. The learned counsel appearing on behalf of the 4th respondent would submit that a civil suit has been instituted and is pending adjudication. However, grounds raised by the 4th respondent may be placed before the competent authorities, which shall be considered upon issuance of show cause notice under the relevant provisions of the Act. However, the authorities formed an opinion that there is an encroachment identified during survey.
3. Thus, the official respondents are directed to proceed with the enforcement action by following the procedures as contemplated under the
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relevant statutes and rules after affording a reasonable opportunity of hearing to both the petitioner and the 4th respondent.
4. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above observations, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. (S.M.S.,J.) (B.K.,J.) 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No KKN To
1. The District Collector, Office of District Collector, Dharmapuri District.
2. The District Revenue Officer, Office of Revenue Divisional office, Dharmapuri District.
3. The Tahsildar, Office of Tahsildhar, Nallampalli, Dharmapuri District.
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND B.KARTHIKEYAN, J. KKN WP No. 4722 of 2026 16-10-2026