Madras High Court
WP/44280/2026 of JAYAKODI Vs THE DISTRICT COLLECTOR on 2 November 2026
WP No. 44280 of 2026
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 02-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN
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Jayakodi
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Kallakurichi District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer,
Kallakurichi Division,
Kallakurichi District.
3. The Tahsildar,
Chinnasalem Taluk,
Kallakurichi District.
4. The Block Development Officer,
Chinnasalem Block,
Kallakurichi District.
5. The Revenue Inspector,
Nainarpalayam, Chinnasalem Taluk,
Kallakurichi District.
6. The Revenue Inspector,
Chinnasalem,
Kallakurichi District.
7. The Village Administrative Officer,
Thagamtheerthapuram Village,
Chinnasalem Taluk,
Kallakurichi District.
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8. The Village Administrative Officer,
Poondi Village,
Chinnasalem Taluk,
Kallakurichi District.
9. Sellappan
10.Rajarajan
11.Ajith
12.Ramasamy
13.Velmurugan
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the Respondents 1 to 8, to consider and act upon the petitioner representation dated 13.06.2026 and in accordance with law and after following due process, to conduct a proper survey and demarcation of the public cart track/public pathway comprised in Survey Nos.20/2, 13/1, 13/2, 13/5, 23/3, 23/4, 12/5, 12/8, 12/9 and 12/12
situated at Thagamtheerthapuram Village and Survey Nos.201/5 and 202/1 situated at Poondi Village, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District, to identify and remove the encroachments made by the private respondents 9 to 13 and any other persons, and consequently restore the public pathway to its original recorded width, within a time frame fixed by this Court.
For Petitioner(s):
Mr.A.Pooraniputhiran
For Respondent(s):
Mr.B.Sivakollappan
Additional Government Pleader For R 1-8
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The present writ petition has been instituted to direct the respondents 1 to 8 to act upon the petitioner’s representation dated 13.06.2026 and in accordance with law and after following due process, to conduct a proper survey and demarcation of the public cart track/public pathway comprised in Survey Nos.20/2, 13/1, 13/2, 13/5, 23/3, 23/4, 12/5, 12/8, 12/9 and 12/12 situated at Thagamtheerthapuram Village and Survey Nos.201/5 and 202/1 situated at Poondi Village, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District, to identify and remove the encroachments made by the private respondents 9 to 13 and any other persons, and consequently restore the public pathway to its original recorded width.
2. With reference to the relief sought for in the present writ petition, the learned Special Government Pleader, based on the written instructions given by the Revenue Tahsildar by proceedings dated 02.11.2026, would submit that survey was conducted, encroachers identified and enforcement action has been initiated for removal of encroachments.
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3. In this regard, Form I notice has already been issued and Block Development Officer has to initiate appropriate action for removal of encroachments under the provisions of the Act and rules.
4. In view of the said position, respondents 3 and 4 are directed to initiate enforcement action by following the procedures as contemplated under the relevant statutes and rules in force, and by affording opportunity to the encroachers, and thereafter remove the encroachments identified. The entire exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
5. With the above directions, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (R.R.V.,J.) 02-11-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD To
1. The District Collector Kallakurichi District.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kallakurichi Division,
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Kallakurichi District.
3. The Tahsildar, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District.
4. The Block Development Officer, Chinnasalem Block, Kallakurichi District.
5. The Revenue Inspector, Nainarpalayam, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District.
6. The Revenue Inspector, Chinnasalem, Kallakurichi District.
7. The Village Administrative Officer, Thagamtheerthapuram Village, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District.
8. The Village Administrative Officer, Poondi Village, Chinnasalem Taluk, Kallakurichi District. Kallakurichi district.
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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J. AND R.RAJESH VIVEKANANTHAN, J. GD WP No. 44280 of 2026 02-11-2026