Mp.Nadesan v. Commissioner Of Land Reforms - Cum - Member Secretary

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.15117 of 2025 MP.Nadesan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.Commissioner of Land Reforms-cum-Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Boodhan Board, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

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

4.The Tahsildar, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to restore the water canals through the Bhoodan properties comprised in S.No.316/3 and S.No.316/6 of Senkeerai 1/5

Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District to the Kannivayal Kanmoi and the Poonaiyan based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2024 by removing the encroachments therein within a stipulated time as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner :Mr.S.Bala Karthick For Respondents :Mr.C.Venkatesh Kumar Special Government Pleader

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The case of the petitioner is that the water channels running through the petition mentioned boodhan properties have been obstructed. He wants them to be restored. The petitioner has already given a representation in this regard. The first respondent had forwarded the same to the District Revenue Officer, Pudukkottai and it is now said to be pending on his file. The authority competent is the Tahsildar / fourth respondent.

3. We direct the fourth respondent to conduct field enquiry. He shall issue notices to all the interested persons. If it is confirmed that the water 2/5

channels indicated by the petitioner have been obstructed, it is the duty of the fourth respondent to restore the original position. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. [G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 10.06.2025 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi To 1.Commissioner of Land Reforms-cum-Member Secretary, Tamil Nadu Boodhan Board, Ezhilagam, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

2.The District Collector, Pudukkottai District, Pudukkottai.

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

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4.The Tahsildar, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.

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

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