Palani.S v. The State Of Tamil Nadu Rep By The District Collector,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Dated : 10.06.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR and THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN and WMP(MD)No.11739 of 2026 S.Palani ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep by the District Collector, Virudhunagar,

2. The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation,

3. The Tahsildar, Sivakasi Taluk,

4. T. Muhesh ... Respondents PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to direct the 4th respondent to remove the encroachments and unauthorized constructions put up in the premises situated at the Sivakasi Bus Stand and consequently restore the public pathway and passenger waiting area 1/4

for public use by considering the petitioner's representation dated 15.05.2026 within the stipulated time by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.E.Mareeskumar For R1 & R3 : Mr.S.Venkatesh Counsel for State For R2 : Mrs.S.Devasena Standing Counsel

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) The petitioner has sought for a Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 to direct the 4th respondent to remove the encroachments and unauthorized constructions put up in the premises situated at the Sivakasi Bus Stand and consequently restore the public pathway and passenger waiting area for public use by considering the petitioner's representation dated 15.05.2026 within a time frame.

2. Learned Standing Counsel appearing for the 2nd respondent Corporation would submit that the 2nd respondent will consider the representation of the petitioner, inspect the site in question and if there is any violation of the planning permission / unauthorised construction, after hearing both sides, appropriate action will be taken for removal of the same. 2/4

3. In such a view of the matter, let the 2nd respondent consider the representation of the petitioner dated 15.05.2026, make an inspection of the place in question, hear both sides and if any unauthorised construction is found or planning permission is violated, the 2nd respondent shall take steps to remove the same after giving opportunity to both sides, including the 4th respondent. Such an exercise shall be completed within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

3. With the above direction, the Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. [N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.] 10.06.2026 Index : Yes / No : Yes / No bala To

1. The District Collector, State of Tamil Nadu, Virudhunagar,

2. The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, 3/4

N.SATHISH KUMAR , J.

AND M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.

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3. The Tahsildar, Sivakasi Taluk, ORDER MADE IN DATED :

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