Madras High CourtWP(MD)/14697/2014disposed of

A. Thiyagarajan, v. The District Collector,

2015-02-27Honourable Mr Justice V. S. Ravi,Honourable Dr Justice S. Tamilvanan2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.02.2015

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Dr.JUSTICE S.TAMILVANAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE V.S.RAVI W.P(MD)No.14697 of 2014 A.Thiyagarajan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Trichy.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirengam Division, Trichirappalli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichirappalli District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District.

5.The President, Seegampatti Panchayat, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District.

... Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for the issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the encroachments made in Periyakulam in Survey No.98 to an extent of 26.58.5 Hectare Seegampatti Village, Near Poorvathi Kovil, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District and restore the water bodies to its original position as per the FMB sketch based on the representation of the petitioner dated 26.07.2014. For Petitioner : Mr.B.Prasanna Vinoth For Respondents 1-4 : Mr.A.K.Baskarapandian Special Government Pleader.

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.TAMILVANAN,J) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ Heard Mr.B.Prasanna Vinoth, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr.A.K.Baskarapandian, learned Special

Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 to 4. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. 2.The petitioner has come forward with this writ petition seeking for a direction to the respondents to remove the encroachments made in Periyakulam in Survey No.98 to an extent of 26.58.5 Hectare Seegampatti Village, Near Poorvathi Kovil, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District and restore the water bodies to its original position as per the FMB sketch based on the representation of the petitioner dated 26.07.2014. 3.Learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submits that it would suffice if the representation of the petitioner, dated 26.07.2014, is directed to be disposed of by the respondents within a stipulated time.

4.Having considered the relief sought for in the writ petition, the respondents are directed to consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 26.07.2014 and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, after providing reasonable opportunity to the petitioner and other rival claimants if any, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (AE) /True copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To 1.The District Collector, Trichy.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Srirengam Division, Trichirappalli District.

3.The Tahsildar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichirappalli District. 4.The Block Development Officer, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District.

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