N. Panneer Selvam v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 03.04.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MRS JUSTICE J. NISHA BANU AND THE HON'BLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY N.Panneer Selvam

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli-627 001.

2.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Radhapuram & Post, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, Radhapuram & Post, Tirunelveli District.

...Respondents

PRAYER:Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the second and third respondents to remove the encroachments widening the road and drainage facility based on the petitioner's representation dated 07.02.2025 within a stipulated period as prescribed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.T.Murugan For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by J.NISHA BANU, J.) Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, learned Government Pleader takes notice for the respondents.

2.By consent, this writ petition is taken up for hearing at the admission stage itself.

3.The grievance of the petitioner is that his representation dated 07.02.2025 seeking to remove the encroachment made in the petition mentioned property has not been considered so far. Therefore, he has filed this Writ Petition.

4.The learned Government Pleader appearing on behalf of the respondents submits that the representation of the petitioner would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed in accordance with law within a period that may be stipulated by this Court.

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5.Considering the limited scope of the prayer sought for by the petitioner, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner either in the representation or in the affidavit filed in support of the Writ Petition, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the first respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 07.02.2025 by giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve [12] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. (J.N.B.,J.) (S.S.Y.,J.) 03.04.2025 Index:Yes/No Internet : Yes/No ta To 1.The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli-627 001.

2.The Tahsildar, Radhapuram Taluk, Radhapuram & Post, Tirunelveli District.

3.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, Highways Department, Radhapuram & Post, Tirunelveli District.

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J. NISHA BANU,J.

and S.SRIMATHY.J ta 03.04.2025 4/4