Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29596/2026 of Kanmani alias Arumugasamy Vs The District Collector on 15 October 2026
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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 15-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
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AND
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Kanmani @ Arumugasamy
7/5, Paalar Palli Street,
Veerasigamani,
Sankarankovil Taluk,
Tenkasi District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs.
1. The District Collector
Tenkasi District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Sankarankovil
Tenkasi District.
3. The Tahsildar
Sankarankovil Taluk
Tenkasi District.
4. The Revenue Inspector
Veerasigamani Revenue Firka
Sankarankovil Taluk
Tenkasi District.
..Respondent(s)
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records
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pertaining to the impugned notice dated 18.09.2026 on the file of the Respondent No.3 and quash the same as illegal and consequently forbearing the respondents from disturbing the petitioner’s peaceful possession and enjoyment of the residential property situated in S.No.282/10B / Natham S.No.1193/23, Veerasigamani Village.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.R.Mathava Selvam
For Respondent(s):
Ms.K.R.Shivashankari,
Additional Government Pleader
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ORDER
Heard both sides.
2. The petitioner suffered an eviction order under Section 6 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905. The petitioner fairly states that he has no claim over survey No.340 which has been classified as Oorani. But according to the authority, the petitioner has put up a separate tank as well as a tiled house.
3. The petitioner has also filed an appeal before the first respondent. We direct the first respondent to dispose of the appeal on merits and in accordance with law within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till the appellate authority disposes of the petitioner’s appeal, the impugned eviction order shall not be enforced. This
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writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (G.R.S.,J.) (B.P.,J.) 15-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PMU To
1. The District Collector Tenkasi District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Sankarankovil Tenkasi District.
3. The Tahsildar Sankarankovil Taluk Tenkasi District.
4. The Revenue Inspector Veerasigamani Revenue Firka Sankarankovil Taluk Tenkasi District.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND B.PUGALENDHI, J. PMU WP(MD) No. 29596 of 2026 15-10-2026