Amirtharaj v. The District Collector
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 05-06-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE DR JUSTICE G. JAYACHANDRAN AND THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE N. MALA Writ Petition No. 20950 of 2026 and W.M.P.No. 22663 of 2026 Amirtharaj ..Petitioner Vs
1. The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Having Office at Collectorate, Chengalpattu District.
2. The Commissioner Tambaram Corporation, Having Office at Rajaji Road, West Tambaram, Chennai-600 045
3. The Tahsildar Alandur Firka and Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
4. The Revenue Inspector Pammal Firka, Pallavaram Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
5. The Town Planning Officer Pammal Firka, Zone-I, Pammal Municipal Office, Pallavaram Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
..Respondents
Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the entire records relating to the notice dated 14.02.2026 issued by the fourth respondent under Section 7 of the Land Encroachment Act, quash the same as it is contrary to the principles of natural justice.
For Petitioner:
Mr. R.Dakshina Murthy For Respondents:
Mr.K.Surendar, Government Advocate For R1 and R3 to R5 Mr.P.Srinivas, For R2
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by Dr.G.Jayachandran J.) The learned Government Advocate appearing the State submitted that the portion of the encroachment made by the petitioner has been removed pursuant to the impugned notice, after considering the representation of the petitioner herein.
2.
Since action has been taken following the due process of law, we are not inclined to entertain this Writ Petition and it stands dismissed. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. No costs. 3.
The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that no action has been taken so far against neighbours who have also encroached upon
the land. If it is so, the authority shall proceed against the other encroachers also and take appropriate action in accordance with due process of law. (G.J.,J.) (N.M.,J.) 05-06-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order rpl To
1. The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Having Office at Collectorate, Chengalpattu District.
2. The Commissioner Tambaram Corporation, Having Office at Rajaji Road, West Tambaram, Chennai-600 045
3. The Tahsildar Alandur Firka and Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
4. The Revenue Inspector Pammal Firka, Pallavaram Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
5. The Town Planning Officer Pammal Firka, Zone-I, Pammal Municipal Office, Pallavaram Taluk, Chengalpattu District.
DR.G.JAYACHANDRAN J.
and N.MALA J.
rpl Writ Petition No. 20950 of 2026 and W.M.P.No. 22663 of 2026 05-06-2026