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E.Surya Narayanan v. The Commissioner

2025-07-24Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh6 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 24-07-2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH and WMP No. 30226 of 2025 E.Surya Narayanan Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The Commissioner Pollachi Municipality, Palakkad , Pollachi Road, Pollachi 642 001 2.The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Endowments Department, Coimbatore District 3.The Executive Officer Arulmigu Subramaniam Thirukovil, Coimbatore District 4.The Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Udumalaipettai Road, Pollachi 642 001 5.The Proprietor Sri Bikes Amphere, BGM Complex, Ther Nilayam Bus Stop, Pollachi 642 001

6.The Proprietor Cycle House, BGM Corner Shop No. 3, 4 Ther Nilayam, Udumalai Road, Pollachi 642 001 Respondent(s) PRAYER Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to remove the encroachment made by the 5th and 6th respondents in the property comprised in Survey No.253 located at Pollachi to Udumalaipettai Road bearing Door No. 3, 4 and to demolish the structure illegally raised by the 5th and 6th respondents in the said property.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.V.R.Vishnu for Ms.V.Srimathi For Respondent(s):

Mr.E.Vijayanand Additional Government Pleader for R1 Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan Special Government Pleader for R2 and R3 Mr.L.Jaivenkatesh Standing Counsel for R4

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the 1st and 2nd respondents to act upon the representation made by the petitioner wherein, the petitioner is seeking for removal of encroachment that is said to have been made by the 5th and 6th respondents in the property belonging to Arulmigu Subramania Swami Thirukovil. 2.Heard Mr.V.R.Vishnu, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, Mr.E.Vijayanand, learned Additional Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the 1st respondent, Mr.N.R.R.Arun Natarajan, learned Special Government Pleader appearing on behalf of respondents 2 and 3 and Mr.L.Jai Venkatesh, learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the 4th respondent. 4.Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case and the materials placed before this Court, there shall be a direction to the 3rd respondent to act upon the representation made by the petitioner and ascertain

as to whether any encroachment has been made in the temple land of Arulmigu Subramania Swami Thirukovil. In such an event, action shall be initiated and the encroachment shall be removed in accordance with law after affording an opportunity to all the interested parties. This process shall be completed, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of copy of this order. 5.This writ petition is disposed of with the above directions. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 24-07-2025 Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes ssr

To

1. The Commissioner Pollachi Municipality, Palakkad , Pollachi Road, Pollachi 642 001 2.The Joint Commissioner Hindu Religious and Endowments Department, Coimbatore District 3.The Executive Officer Arulmigu Subramaniam Thirukovil, Coimbatore District 4.The Executive Engineer Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Udumalaipettai Road, Pollachi 642 001

N.ANAND VENKATESH J.

ssr 24-07-2025