Madras High CourtWP(MD)/2459/2026disposed of

R.Chellam, v. The District Collector,

2026-02-19Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.2459 OF 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P.(MD)No.2459 of 2026 R.Chellam ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

4. Selvi ... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to remove the encroachments made by the fourth respondent to restore the water channel in water channel(Kalvai) situated in survey No.134, Irumbadi Village, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai by considering the petitioner's representation dated 15.12.2025 within a stipulated time that may be fixed by this Court. 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.2459 OF 2026 For Petitioner : Mr.V.A.Dhana Aravindha Balaji, for M/s.Dhana Law Associates.

For Respondents : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh, Additional Government Pleader for R-1 to R-3.

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O R D E R

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for respondents 1 to 3.

2. Issuance of notice to the fourth respondent is dispensed with.

3. The petitioner is a resident of Irumbadi Village. He alleges that in survey No.134 which is a water body, there are encroachments.

4. The learned Additional Government Pleader confirms that survey No.134 has been classified as water body. 2/4

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5. The third respondent is directed to issue notice to the private respondents and other encroachers if any, conduct survey and if the encroachments are noticed, then by adhering to due process of law, the encroachments shall be removed. The entire exercise will be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

(G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) & (B.PUGALENDHI, J.) 19th February 2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PMU To:

1. The District Collector, Madurai District.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

3. The Tahsildar, Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.2459 OF 2026 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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