M.Neelakandan v. Assistant Divisional Engineer (Highway)

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 22-05-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE G. R. SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE V. LAKSHMINARAYANAN AND WMP NO. 21198 OF 2025

1. M.Neelakandan S/o.Mani, Residing at No.64, Pallavaram Main Road, Andal Kuppam, Chennai-600 069.

Petitioner(s) Vs

1. Assistant Divisional Engineer (Highway) (Construction And Maintenance) Tambaram Sub-division, Tambaram, Chennai-45.

2.Assistant Engineer (Highway) (Construction And Maintenance) Tambaram Division, Tambaram, Chennai-45.

Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India for the issue of

Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus to call for the impugned order bearing No.155/ Encroachment / 2025/ ENiVu/ 17.05.2025 passed by the 1st respondent and quash the same and the proceedings arising thereof and consequently to hold proper and fresh proceedings within the time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner(s):

M/s.Nathan And Associates For Respondent(s):

Mr.R.U.Dinesh Rajkumar, Government Advocate for R1 and R2

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by G. R. Swaminathan J) Heard both sides.

2.

The order impugned in this writ petition is set aside on the sole ground of violation of principles of natural justice. The respondents are at liberty to issue notice to the petitioner and take action as per law. 3.

This Writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (G. R. S., J.) (V. L.N.,J.) 22-05-2025 rka/rsi Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes

To 1.Assistant Divisional Engineer (Highway) (Construction And Maintenance) Tambaram Sub-division, Tambaram, Chennai-45.

2.Assistant Engineer (Highway) (Construction And Maintenance) Tambaram Division, Tambaram, Chennai-45.

G.R.SWAMINATHAN J.

AND V.LAKSHMINARAYANAN J.

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