Madras High Court
WP(MD)/21415/2026 of Muthukannan L Vs The District Collector on 16 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 21415 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 16-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE M.D.SUMATHI
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L.Muthukannan
S/o. Lingasamy,
No.2/136, Merkku Theru,
O. Lakshminarayanapuram,
Keela Vilathikulam Post,
Vilathikulam Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Thoothukudi,
Thoothukudi District.
2. The District Revenue Officer
Thoothukudi,
Thoothukudi District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Kovilpatti,
Thoothukudi District.
4. The Thasildar
Vilathikulam,
Thoothukudi District.
5. The Block Development Officer
Vilathikulam,
Thoothukudi District.
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6. The Special Officer
Mathikulam Panchayat,
Vilathikulam Taluk,
Thoothukudi District.
7. A.Muthusamy
S/o. Andi,
No.6/555, St. Marys Colony East,
1st Street,
Thoothukudi.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 6 to remove the encroachment made by the 7th respondent in the land comprised in Survey No.373/1C situated at O.Lakshmi Narayanapuram Village, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District in pursuance of the proceedings of the 4th respondent dated 26.09.2025 and in the light of order passed by the 3rd respondent in his proceedings in 07.07.2026 in accordance with the petitioner’s representation dated 24.06.2026 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.V.Karthikraja,
for M/s.Ajmal Associates.
For Respondent(s):
Mr.M.Kannan,
Special Government Pleader
for R-1 to R-6.
No appearance for R-7.
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 6.
2. The petitioner is a resident of O.Lakshminarayanapuram Village. He alleges that there are encroachments in survey No.373/1C. In the said survey number, overhead tank has been constructed. It is seen that beneath the said overhead tank, some construction has been put up. Certain activities are also going on. Obviously, they appear to be encroachments.
3. We direct the fourth respondent to issue notice to the seventh respondent and other encroachers, if any. The provisions of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 shall be followed. If the fourth respondent is satisfied that the encroachment is confirmed, then it shall be removed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition stands allowed accordingly. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (M.D.S.,J.) 16-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PMU
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To
1. The District Collector Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.
2. The District Revenue Officer Thoothukudi, Thoothukudi District.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District.
4. The Thasildar Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi District.
5. The Block Development Officer Vilathikulam, Thoothukudi District.
6. The Special Officer Mathikulam Panchayat, Vilathikulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND M.D.SUMATHI, J. PMU WP(MD) No. 21415 of 2026 16-10-2026