Ganapathy v. The Commissioner Of Land Administration

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 05.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI Ganapathy ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

2.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthanghi, Pudukkottai District.

5.The Tahsildar, Aranthaghi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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6. Premayan

7. Ranjith

8. Mascko ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 5 to remove the encroachment made by the respondents 6 to 8 in S.No.204/1 and S.No.204/5 in respect of a portion of the tank measuring 0.57 ares out of 14.54.5 hectares, situated at Mookudi Village, Aranthangi Taluk, Pudukkottai District, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 05.08.2024 within time stipulated by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Rajagopalan For Respondents : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh Additional Government Pleader for R.1 to R.5

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 5. Considering the nature of relief to be granted, issuance of notice to the respondents 6 to 8 is dispensed with.

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2.The writ petition pertains to two survey numbers, namely, Survey Nos.204/1 and 204/5. Survey No.204/1 has been classified as "Vattakulam". The stand of the respondents is that, as on date, no encroachment has been committed in respect of Survey No.204/1. This submission is recorded. The official respondents are directed to ensure that Survey No.204/1 remains free of encroachment for all times to come and continues to be maintained as such. 3.Regarding Survey No.204/5, there are some factual issues and the petitioner is given liberty to agitate the same afresh if so still advised. 4.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. [G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 05.02.2026 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Commissioner of Land Administration, Chepauk, Chennai - 600 005.

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2.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

3.The District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

4.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Aranthanghi, Pudukkottai District.

5.The Tahsildar, Aranthaghi Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J and B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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