Thaniel v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 26.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE J.NISHA BANU AND THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN W.P.No.22997 of 2025 Thaniel

...Petitioner

Vs.

1. The District Collector, Thirupattur,

2. The Block Development Officer,

3. The Assistant director of Panchayat Board,

4. Saravanan, S/o Kandasamy

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of th Constitution of India seeking to issue a Writ of Mandamus to direct the 2nd and 3rd respondents to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 28.04.2025 and consequently take necessary action against the 4th respondent building situated at S.No.35/1, Mandalavadi Panchayat, Jolarpet, at Thirupathur District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ramesh

For Respondents : Mr.M.Venkateswaran, Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

(The order of the Court was made by J.Nisha Banu,J.) This writ petition has been filed to direct the 2nd and 3rd respondents to dispose of the representation of the petitioner dated 28.04.2025 and consequently, take necessary action against the 4th respondent building situated at S.No.35/1, Mandalavadi Panchayat, Jolarpet, at Thirupathur District.

2. The case of the petitioner is that the 4th claiming to be the owner of the land and building situated at S.No.35/1 Mandalvadi Panchayat, Jolarpet, Thirupathur District, let out four shops in the said place on monthly rent basis. The 4th respondent, without any planning permission from the 2nd and 3rd respondent had put up construction and had let out the same for commercial purpose. The said property is facing the National Highway Road and is being extended, due to which, there is heavy traffic and also many accidents occur in the said place. In this regard, a representation dated 28.04.2025 was also given to the respondents, but no action has been taken. Hence, the present writ

petition.

3. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 3 and perused the materials available on record.

6. On perusal of the records and on considering the submissions made by the learned counsel for the petitioner, we direct the 3rd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 28.04.2025 by giving opportunity of personal hearing to the petitioner as well as the 4th respondent and thereafter, take action in accordance with law, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. [J.N.B.,J.] [M.J.R.,J.] 26.06.2025 vsi Speaking order/Non-speaking order To

1. The District Collector, Thirupattur,

2. The Block Development Officer,

3. The Assistant director of Panchayat Board,

J.NISHA BANU,J.

AND M.JOTHIRAMAN,J.

Vsi 26.06.2025