R.Sekar v. The Principal Secretary To Government,

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20.02.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN R.Sekar Petitioner Vs

1. The Principal Secretary To Government, Revenue Department, Tamil Nadu Government, Fort St. George, Chennai -600 009.

2.The Special Commissioner/ Commissioner Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai -600 005.

3.The District Collector, Ariyalur District, Jayakondam Road, Ariyalur -621 704.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur -621704.

5.The Tahsildar, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur -621704.

6.M/s. Ultra Tech Cement Ltd, (Unit.Reddy Palayam Cement Works), Represented By Its Vice President, Reddy Palayam (post), Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur District -621 704. Respondents

PRAYER: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1 to 5 consider the petitioner's representation dated 03.04.2023 and 10.06.2024 to the letter and spirit and take action against the 6th respondent by removing the encroachments made on the water bodies namely Ramasamy Moopanar Eri, Manakaattu Eri, Vaari (Water Way) and Kuttai Porambokku in Survey Nos. 51, 102,105, and 107 to an extent of about 32.5 ares at reddyapalayam Village, Ariyalur Taluk and District in accordance with the 1st respondent's order vide Government Order No.66 dated 24.02.2012 which was upheld by the order of this Court in WP.No.21720 of 2012 dated 21.12.2022 Writ Appeal No.214 of 2023 dated 20.03.2023.

For Petitioner :

Mr. K.Velayutham For Mr. P.T.Perumal For Respondents :

Mr. E.Vijay Anand Additional Government Pleader For R1 To R5.

Mr. Krishna Ravindran For R6.

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The petitioner seeks issuance of direction to the respondent authorities for removal of encroachment allegedly made by the sixth respondent.

2. It appears that earlier also, a petition was filed seeking the same relief. It was disposed of by this Court vide order dated 25.06.2012. It was observed that it is for the State to take suitable action. Later on, the State initiated proceedings and passed adverse

orders. It is stated by learned State Counsel as well as learned counsel for the sixth respondent that a revision has been filed and the same is pending before the Government.

3. In view of the pendency of a revision before the Government, this writ petition is not maintainable and the same is therefore dismissed. There will be no order as to costs. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 20.02.2026 Index : Yes/No tar To

1. The Principal Secretary To Government, Revenue Department, Fort St. George, Chennai -600 009. 2.The Special Commissioner/ Commissioner Land Administration, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai -600 005.

3.The District Collector, Ariyalur District, Jayakondam Road, Ariyalur -621 704. 4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur -621704.

5.The Tahsildar, Ariyalur Taluk, Ariyalur -621704.

THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN , J.

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