Madras High Court
WP(MD)/29859/2026 of Sirajudeen Vs The District Collector on 15 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 29859 of 2026
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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Sirajudeen
S/o.Mydeen,
No.20/2, Naveth Colony
Aranthangi Taluk
Pudukkottai District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector,
Pudukkottai District
Pudukkottai.
2. The Thasildar
Aranthangi Taluk
Pudukkottai District.
3. The Block Development Officer
Oorvani Village Panchayat
Aranthangi Taluk
Pudukkottai District.
4. The Executive Engineer
Public Works And Water Resource
Department
Aranthangi Taluk
Pudukkottai District.
5. Ganapathy
S/o/Rathinasapapathy,
RGM Ganapathy Traders
Sabina Complex, Avudaiyar Kovil Road
Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
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6. Mohamed Faruk
S/o.Hashak,
S.A. Cement Shop
Sabina Complex, Avudaiyar Kovil Road
Aranthangi Taluk
Pudukkottai District.
..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 4 to remove the encroachment made in “Vetta Devan Kulam at Valathu Vayail Kulam” respectively situated at S.No.69 Oorvani Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District by considering the petitioner’s representation dated on 27.04.2026.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.V.G.Vallarasu Chezhiyan
For Respondent(s):
Ms.M.R.Priyanka Jothi,
Government Advocate
for R-1, R-2, R-4 & R-5.
Mr.S.Shanmugam,
Government Advocate for R-3.
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ORDER
Heard both sides.
2. The writ petitioner is a resident of Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District. He alleges that there are encroachments in survey No.69 of Oorvani Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District. It is not in dispute that survey No.69 has been classified as water body.
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3. We direct the second respondent to take action under the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 and cause their removal. The original condition shall be restored. The entire exercise shall be completed 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.) (B.P.,J.) 15-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PMU
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To
1. The District Collector, Pudukkottai District Pudukkottai.
2. The Thasildar Aranthangi Taluk Pudukkottai District.
3. The Block Development Officer Oorvani Village Panchayat Aranthangi Taluk Pudukkottai District.
4. The Executive Engineer Public Works And Water Resource Department Aranthangi Taluk Pudukkottai District.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND B.PUGALENDHI, J. PMU WP(MD) No. 29859 of 2026 15-10-2026