V.Ravi v. The District Collector

2026:MHC:1186

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 17-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER V.Ravi ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector O/o.District Collector, Chengalpattu District

2. The Commissioner O/o.Tambaram Corporation, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer O/o.Revenue Divisional Officer, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District

4. The Tahsildar Seliyur, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District

5. The Village Administrative Officer Selaiyur Village, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District

6. Loganathan ..Respondent(s) Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India issuing writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 5 herein to remove the encroachment, superstructure putup by the 6th respondent herein property situated in Old S.No.146/7(part), T.S.No.16, Block 2, Selaiyur village, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu District which is absolutely classified as "Sarkar Poramboke Land" in revenue records to an extent of 6 cents out of

total extent of 28 cents by considering the petitioner representation dated 24.07.2025, on the light of the eviction proceedings ordered in Na.Ka.No.511/2025/F1 dated 25.02.2025 passed by the 2nd respondent within a stipulated period of time.

For Petitioner(s):

Mr.A.Rajeshkanna For Respondent(s):

MR. T. Arun Kumar Additional Government Pleader for RR1, 3 to 5 Mr.P.Srinivas for R2 Mr.M.Ganesan for R6

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Writ on hand has been instituted directing the respondents 1 to 5 herein to remove the encroachment, superstructure putup by the 6th respondent herein property situated in Old S.No.146/7(part), T.S.No.16, Block 2, Selaiyur village, Tambaram Taluk, Chengalpattu District, which is absolutely classified as "Sarkar Poramboke Land" in revenue records to an extent of 6 cents out of total extent of 28 cents by considering the petitioner representation dated 24.07.2025, on the light of the eviction proceedings ordered in Na.Ka.No.511/2025/F1 dated 25.02.2025 passed by the 2nd respondent.

2. Learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of the Tambaram Corporation would submit that survey has been conducted and encroachments are identified. However, in the present case, revenue authority has to initiate enforcement action for removal of encroachment.

3. Thus, 2nd respondent is directed to submit the survey report to the jurisdictional Tahsildar, who in-turn, if necessary, may conduct an inspection, and thereafter, identify encroachments if any, and proceed with the enforcement action for removal of encroachment by following the procedures as contemplated under relevant Statues and Rules within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. Accordingly, the present writ petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petitions, if any, are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 17-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GD To

1. The District Collector O/o.District Collector, Chengalpattu District

2. The Commissioner O/o.Tambaram Corporation, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District

3. The Revenue Divisional Officer O/o.Revenue Divisional Officer, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District

4. The Tahsildar Seliyur, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District

5. The Village Administrative Officer Selaiyur Village, Tambaram, Chengalpattu District

S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND K.SURENDER, J.

GD 17-03-2026