V.Anbazhagan v. The Chief Secretary To

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 30.10.2017

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH and THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE M.SUNDAR W.P.No.27705 of 2017 V.Anbazhagan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Commissioner, Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chennai - 600 005.

4.The District Collector, Tiruvallur.

5.The Tahsildar, O/o. Tahsildar, Maduravoyal, Chennai - 600 095.

... Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 to 5 to take appropriate action based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.12.2016 and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 ensuring swift action by the respondents 3 to 5 by removing the unauthorised constructions and encroachments in the Government Lands meant for public purpose.

For Petitioner : Mr.B.Janakiram For Respondents : Mr.T.N.Rajagopalan Government Pleader (i/c) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by M.M.SUNDRESH, J.) The petitioner made a complaint by way of representation dated 09.12.2016 to respondent No.4 stating that public property has been encroached by various persons which is inclusive of water bodies.

2. On receipt of the aforesaid complaint, the office of respondent No.4, in Na.Ka.No.4744/2017/A1 dated 07.03.2017, directed respondent No.5 to take appropriate action and inform the same, marking a copy to the petitioner. As no further action is forthcoming, the present writ petition has been filed.

3. Taking into consideration of the pendency of the enquiry with respondent No.5, we direct the said authority to conclude the enquiry within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, after due notice to all concerned.

4. The writ petition, accordingly, stands disposed of. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CCC) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar bbr To 1.The Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat,Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Commissioner, Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chennai - 600 005.

4.The District Collector,Tiruvallur.

5.The Tahsildar,O/o. Tahsildar, Maduravoyal,Chennai - 600 095.

+ 3 ccs to Mr. B. Janakiram, Advocate SR.76896 + 1 cc to Government Pleader Sr.76939 W.P.No.27705 of 2017 RSI(CO) EU(16/11/2017) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/