A. Mohanram v. The Dist. Collector
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 11.12.2024 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE and WMP(MD)No.8391 of 2020 A.Mohanram ... Petitioner vs.
1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.
2. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
3. The Block Development Officer, Melur Panchayat Union, Melur, Madurai District.
4. The President, Therku Theru Village Panchayat, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
... Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the encroachments made in the public road in Gramanatham Survey No. 827/2, Therku Theru Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District. Page No.1 of 5
For Petitioner : Mr.C.K.M.Appaji For R1 to R3 : Mr.S.R.A.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by M.S.RAMESH, J.) This writ petition has been filed for a Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the encroachments made in the public road in Gramanatham Survey No.827/2, Thereku Theru Village, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
2.
Alleging that the public road in the abovesaid survey number is encroached upon by several persons, the petitioner made representations and the last of which dated 29.06.2020 to the respondents, seeking removal of the same and finding no heed to it was paid, the petitioner has filed this writ petition. 3.
Heard both sides.
4.
Since there is a considerable lapse of time after the earlier representation was made, the petitioner herein is granted liberty to give a fresh representation to the concerned respondent, ventilating his Page No.2 of 5
grievances, as expeditiously as possible. On receipt of such a representation, the concerned respondent is directed to consider the same, on its own merits and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, after giving due opportunity to the petitioner and the private respondents, as well as to any other person, who may be interested in the subject matter, within a period of three (3) months from the date of receipt of the representation. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the concerned respondent to consider the same, on its own merits.
5.
With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (M.S.R, J.) (A.D.M.C, J.) 11.12.2024 Index : Yes / No bala Page No.3 of 5
To
1. The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.
2. The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
3. The Block Development Officer, Melur Panchayat Union, Melur, Madurai District.
4. The President, Therku Theru Village Panchayat, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
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M.S.RAMESH, J.
and A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.
bala ORDER MADE IN DATED : 11.12.2024 Page No.5 of 5