Poonkodi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 08.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MS.JUSTICE R.POORNIMA and W.M.P(MD)Nos.10832 & 20548 of 2022 Poonkodi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Tahsildhar, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

3.The Assistant Division Engineer, The State Highways Department, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from in any way disposing or evicting the Petitioner from her dwelling house / Land without following the due process of law.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Rameez Ajmal Khan 1/4

For Respondents : Mr.Kannan Government Advocate

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.) Heard both sides.

2.The only prayer made by the petitioner is that the respondents should adhere to due process of law while dealing with her. 3.No exception can be taken to this request. The respondents are directed to follow due process of law and act strictly in accordance with the relevant statutory provisions while dealing with the petitioner's alleged encroachment.

4.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. [G.R.S., J.] [R.P, J.] 08.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No MGA 2/4

To 1.The District Collector, Theni District, Theni.

2.The Tahsildhar, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

3.The Assistant Division Engineer, The State Highways Department, Uthamapalayam Taluk, Theni District.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND R.POORNIMA , J.

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