Madras High Court
WP/36184/2024 of N.KALYANASUNDARAM Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 14 October 2026
W.P.No.36184 of 2024
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 14-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN
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AND
W.M.P.No.39067 OF 2024
N.Kalyanasundaram
… Petitioner
-vs-
1. The District Collector
Villupuram District, Villupuram.
2. The District Revenue Officer,
District Collector Building,
Villupuram District, Villupuram.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Vanur Taluk, Vanur,
Villupuram District.
4. The Tahsildar,
Vanur Taluk,
Vanur, Villupuram District.
5. Kumar
6. Chinrasu
7. Sivakumar
8. Pavendhan
9. Seetha
… Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, directing the respondents 1 to 4 herein to protect the water body comprised in New Survey No. 129/1 classified as Yeri Poromboke (Lake
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Poromboke water body) measuring an extent of Hectare 35.98.0 ares in Karasanur Village, Vanur Taluk, Villupuram District from encroachment by the respondents 5 to 9 herein, as requested in the representation of the petitioner dated 19.11.2024.
For Petitioner:
Mr.A.E.Ravichandran
For Respondents:
Mr.S.Rishab Narayan Ga For R 1-4
Mr.K.Subburam for R5 to R9
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O R D E R
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam,J.) This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction to the respondents 1 to 4 herein to protect the water body comprised in New Survey No. 129/1 classified as Yeri Poromboke (Lake Poromboke water body) measuring an extent of Hectare 35.98.0 ares in Karasanur Village Vanur Taluk Villupuram District from encroachment by the respondents 5 to 9 herein as requested in the representation of the petitioner dated 19.11.2024.
2. With reference to the relief sought for in the present Writ Petition, Tahsildar, Vanur Taluk, Vanur, Villupuram District has filed a status report, stating details of encroachments in water body and Government Poromboke land.
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3. Learned Government Advocate appearing for R1 to R4 would submit that show cause notice has been issued to encroachers and some encroachers refused to receive notice, pursuant to which, Authorities have affixed the same in their premises.
4. In view of the fact that enforcement action has already been initiated, Official Respondents are directed to proceed with enforcement action by following procedures as contemplated under relevant Statute and Rules in force and by affording opportunity to encroachers. The entire exercise is directed to be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. With the above direction, the present Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (R.R.V.,J.) 14-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No AR
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN,J. AR To:
1. The District Collector Villupuram District, Villupuram.
2. The District Revenue Officer, District Collector Building, Villupuram District, Villupuram.
3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vanur Taluk, Vanur, Villupuram District.
4. The Tahsildar, Vanur Taluk, Vanur, Villupuram District. W.P.No.36184 of 2024 14-10-2026