Gateway International School v. The District Collector

2026:MHC:1516

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 15-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER Gateway International School Rep. By Its Chief Executive Officer T.Kanistan, S/o.Thirukudumpam, Padur, Panchayat Road Kazhipattur, Chengalpattu District-603 103.

..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Old Gst Road, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Chengalpattu-603 001.

2. The Commissioner Directorate Of Rural Development And Panchayat, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.

3. The Block Development Officer, Thiruporur Taluk, Thiruporur To Chengalpet Road, Chengalpattu District-603 110.

4. The President Padur Vilalge, Padur Village Panchayat Office, Thiruporur Block, Chenglapattu District-603 103.

..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the respondent 1 to 4 to immediately stop all encroachment and road-laying works undertaken within the petitioner's private patta land bearing survey Nos.365 and 370, Kazhipattur, Padur Village,

Chengalpattu District, belonging to Brotherhood Educational Trust. For Petitioner(s):

No appearance For Respondent(s):

Mr.T.Arunkumar Additional Government Pleader for R1-4

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Learned Additional Government Pleader based on the written instructions given by the Block Development Officer, Thiruporur would submit that during the course of survey, authorities found that no road has been laid out by the authorities in the subject land.

2. Since the writ petition has been filed based on apprehension, no further consideration is required. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 15-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GD

To

1. The District Collector Chengalpattu District, Old Gst Road, Pillaiyar Koil Street, Chengalpattu-603 001.

2. The Commissioner Directorate Of Rural Development And Panchayat, Panagal Building, Saidapet, Chennai-600 015.

3. The Block Development Officer, Thiruporur Taluk, Thiruporur To Chengalpet Road, Chengalpattu District-603 110.

4. The President Padur Vilalge, Padur Village Panchayat Office, Thiruporur Block, Chenglapattu District-603 103.

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND K.SURENDER, J.

GD 15-04-2026