D.L.Raman v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 27.03.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER and W.M.P.No.11119 of 2024 D.L.Raman S/o.Laksumayya ... Petitioner vs.

1.

The District Collector Krishnagiri District Krishnagiri - 635 115.

2.

The Sub Collector Sub Collector Office Hosur.

3.

The Tahsildar Denkanikottai Krishnagiri - 635 107.

4.

The Revenue Inspector Andevanapalli Village Krishnagiri - 635 107.

5.

Mathama W/o.Venkatesh ... Respondents Page Nos.1/4

Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to consider the representation dated 13.02.2024 and take necessary action against the unauthorized construction activities of the respondent No.5, including, but not limited to, issuing appropriate orders for the demolition and removal of the unauthorized construction, and to ensure the smooth conduct of the temple festival and associated rituals in accordance with the rights and traditions of the villagers and the Temple.

For Petitioner :

Mr.A.Ashwinkumar For Respondents :

Mr.T.Arunkumar Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R4 Mr.T.Elumalai, for R5 *****

O R D E R

[Made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.,] With reference to the relief sought for in the present writ petition, the learned Additional Government Pleader, based on written instructions from the Tahsildar, Thenkanikottai, would submit that survey conducted, encroachers were identified and enforcement actions commenced. A notice under Section 7 of 'the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 (Tamil Nadu Act III of 1905)' {hereinafter '1905 Act' for the sake of brevity} was Page Nos.2/4

issued to the encroachers and after affording opportunity, a final notice under Section 6 of the 1905 Act was issued.

2. The learned counsel for the contesting respondents would submit that an appeal under Section 10 of the 1905 Act was filed before the District Collector.

3. The District Collector is empowered to grant interim order under Section 10-B of the 1905 Act. In the absence of any interim order, there is no impediment for the authorities to proceed with the enforcement actions in the manner known to law.

4. In view of the fact that the procedure as contemplated under 1905 Act has been followed, the official respondents are directed to conclude the same as expeditiously as possible.

5. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. There shall be no order as to costs.

(S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 27.03.2026 Index : Yes / No Speaking order / Non-speaking order mk Page Nos.3/4

S. M. SUBRAMANIAM, J., and K. SURENDER, J., mk To 1.

The District Collector Krishnagiri District Krishnagiri - 635 115.

2.

The Sub Collector Sub Collector Office Hosur.

3.

The Tahsildar Denkanikottai Krishnagiri - 635 107.

4.

The Revenue Inspector Andevanapalli Village Krishnagiri - 635 107.

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