Madras High Court
WP(MD)/25395/2025 of V.Gopala Krishnan Vs The District Collector on 6 October 2026
WP(MD) No. 25395 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 06-10-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE M.D.SUMATHI
WP(MD) No. 25395 of 2025
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V.Gopala Krishnan
S/o.Veluichamy,
D No.45, Appiyampatti,
Thirumalai Goundan Valasu,
Ottanchathiram Taluk,
Dindigul District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Dindigul District,
Dindigul.
2. The Tahsildar
Ottanchathiram Taluk,
Dindigul District.
3. P.Sivasamy
S/o.Periyasamy,
Puliyankattu Thottam,
Appiyampatti,
Thirumalai Goundan Valasu,
Ittanchathiram Taluk,
Dindigul District.
4. P.Senathipathi
S/o.Periyasamy,
Puliyankattu Thottam,
Appiyampatti,
Thirumalai Goundan Valasu,
Ittanchathiram Taluk,
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Dindigul District.
5. Kalimuthu,
S/o.Chellappagounder,
Appiyampatti,
Ottanchathiram Taluk,
Dindigul District.
(R-5 is suo motu impleaded vide order dated 06.10.2026 in W.M.P.(MD)No.15061 of 2026)
..Respondent(s)
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 and 2 to remove the encroachment made by the 3rd and 4th respondents in detailed pathway in survey No.109/2, to the extent of 16 ares, situated at Appiyampatti, Thirumalai Goundan Valasu, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District based on the petitioner’s representation dated 25.08.2025 within the period stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Ms.Aaishwarya Carolin,
for Mr.T.Ramasamy.
For Respondent(s):
Mr.S.Shanmugam,
Government Advocate
for R-1 & R-2.
Mr.S.R.Sureshkumar
for R-3.
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(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.
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2. The writ petitioner is a resident of Appiyampatti Village, Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District. According to him, in survey 109/2, there are encroachments.
3. It is seen that a nilaviyal pathai runs through the said survey number. The affidavit filed by the Tahsildar, Ottanchathiram confirms that there are encroachments in the said nilaviyal pathai. Encroachment in the nilaviyal pathai also cannot be permitted. The second respondent is directed to take action as per law to have the encroachments removed. Notices shall be issued to all the encroachers. 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. No costs. (G.R.S.,J.) (M.D.S.,J.) 06-10-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No PMU
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To
1. The District Collector Dindigul District, Dindigul.
2. The Tahsildar Ottanchathiram Taluk, Dindigul District.
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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. AND M.D.SUMATHI, J. PMU WP(MD) No. 25395 of 2025 06-10-2026
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