J.Veeramani v. The District Collector

2026:MHC:1148

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER J.Veeramani ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District collector Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District.

2. The Tahsildar Pallavaram Taluk Office, Pallavaram, Chennai.

3. The Assistant Engineer PWD Irrigation Section, Water Resources Department, Padappadi-601 301 ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of certiorari calling for the entire records pertaining to the impugned Form-III Eviction Notice dated 06.02.2026 issued by the 3rd respondent quash the same as begin illegal, arbitrary and without jurisdiction. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Gunaseelan For Respondent(s):

MR.T.Arunkumar Additional Government Pleader For R1 & R3

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Show cause notice issued under Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction Act, 2007 by the Assistant Engineer, Water Resources Department, dated 06.02.2026 is under challenge in the present writ proceeding.

2. Show cause notice would not provide any cause for institution of writ proceeding.

3. Show cause notice has already been issued on 19.09.2025, and learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that explanation has already been submitted. If so, authorities have to proceed further, after taking a final decision and on identification of encroachments in water body.

4. Encroachments in water body at no circumstance be compromised, and as per the judgments of the Hon'ble Apex Court and this Court, encroachments in water body are to be removed by following the procedures as contemplated under the statutes and Rules.

5. Thus, respondents are directed to conclude the enforcement action within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

With the above direction, the writ petition is dismissed. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GD To

1. The District collector Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District.

2. The Tahsildar Pallavaram Taluk Office, Pallavaram, Chennai.

3. The Assistant Engineer PWD Irrigation Section, Water Resources Department, Padappadi-601 301

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND K.SURENDER, J.

GD 17-03-2026