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K.Dhamodaran v. The District Collector

2026-06-03Honourable Dr Justice G. Jayachandran,Honourable Mrs.Justice N. Mala4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 03-06-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA Writ Petition No. 20934 of 2026 and W.M.P.No. 22645 of 2026 K.Dhamodaran ..Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector Villupuram District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Tindivanam

3. The Tahsildar Melmalayanur Taluk, Villupuram District.

4. The Block Development Officer, Melmalayanur Panchayat Union, Villupuram District.

5. E. Vijayakumar, S/o. Elumalai ..Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records relating to the impugned notice issued by the 3rd Respondent dated 27.05.2026 bearing Ref. No.Na.Ka.S1/550/2026 and quash the same.

For Petitioner:

Mr. T.Sai krishnan For Respondents:

Mr.K.Surendar, Government Advocate For R1 to R4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by Dr.G.Jayachandran J.) The impugned notice has been issued to measure the land for verifying whether there is any encroachment. The petitioner has approached this Court to pre-empt such action, which is not permissible under law. The respondent shall carry out survey of the property, which should be conducted in the presence of the petitioner as well as the other owners of the land. 2.

A copy of the survey report shall be served on the petitioner herein. If the petitioner is aggrieved by the report in any manner, it is open to him to agitate the issue before the appropriate forum. We, therefore, dispose of this Writ Petition as premature. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs.

(G.J.,J.) (N.M.,J.) 03-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rpl

To 1.The District Collector Villupuram District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Tindivanam 3.The Tahsildar Melmalayanur Taluk, Villupuram District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Melmalayanur Panchayat Union, Villupuram District.

DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN J.

and N.MALA J.

rpl Writ Petition No. 20934 of 2026 and W.M.P.No. 22645 of 2026 03-06-2026