M.Elumalai v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 19.02.2026 CORAM :

THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN M.Elumalai S/o.Munusamy, No.31, Bajanai Kovil Street, Prayambathu Colony, Thirumazhisai, Chennai 600 124.

Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector Thiruvalluar District Thiruvalluar 602 001 2.The Thasildar Poonamallee Taluk Poonamallee 600 056 3.The Executive Officer Thirumazhisai Cillage Chennai 600 124 4.The Village Administrative Officer, Chembarambakkam Village Poonamallee Taluk, Chennai 600 123

5.E.Velayutham S/o Eatti No.70, Bajanai Kovil Street, Prayambathu Colony, Thirumazhisai, Chennai 600 124 Respondents PRAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 4 to take necessary action against the petitioner's representation dated 12-07-2025 to demolish illegal construction put up by the 5th respondent in the government land in old Survey No.99 and in New Survey No.306/20 in Chembarambakkam Village.

For Petitioner:

Mr.R.Lokeshwaran For Respondents:

Mr. M.Habeeb Rahman Government Advocate for R1 to R4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) Heard learned counsel for the parties.

2. In response to the allegation made in this petition with regard to the encroachment and inaction despite representation made, learned State counsel, upon instructions, submits that survey has been conducted on 18.2.2026 and based on the survey report, if any encroachment is found, appropriate action would be initiated.

3. In view of the above, we are not inclined to keep this petition pending, but dispose it of with a direction that survey having been conducted, if any encroachment is found, the authority shall proceed with appropriate notice to the persons concerned and conclude the proceedings, as early as possible, preferably within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The writ petition is, accordingly, disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs.

(MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 19.02.2026 Index :

Yes/No :

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To:

1.The District Collector Thiruvalluar District Thiruvalluar 602 001 2.The Thasildar Poonamallee Taluk Poonamallee 600 056 3.The Executive Officer Thirumazhisai Cillage Chennai 600 124 4.The Village Administrative Officer, Chembarambakkam Village Poonamallee Taluk, Chennai 600 123

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.

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