Madras High CourtWP Crl.(MD)/3139/2026disposed of

R.Thangavel v. The District Collector,

2026-06-15Honourable Mrs Justice L.Victoria Gowri5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 15.06.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI R.Thangavel ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sankarankovil Division, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District.

4.The Tahsildar, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Karivalamvanthanallur Police Station, Karivalamvanthanallur Tenkasi District.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take expeditious actions for removal of the dangerous tree and to demolish the dilapidated and dangerous old house situated in Survey No.462/27, Panaiyur Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District as per the proceedings of the 3rd 1/5

respondent in RDOSKL/2426/2024/A1 dated 23.09.2024 in accordance with Sections 128 and 129 of the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act, 1994 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Rajamohan For R1, R3 & R4 : M/s.M.R.Priyanka Jothi Government Advocate (Civil side) For R2 & R5 : Mr.D.Rajaboopathy Government Advocate (Crl.side)

ORDER

Seeking to direct the respondents to take expeditious action for removal of a dangerous tree and demolition of dilapidated and dangerous old house situated in Survey No.462/27, Panaiyur Village, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District as per the proceedings of the 3rd respondent in RDOSKL/2426/2024/A1 dated 23.09.2024, this writ petition is filed.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner had already obtained necessary permission in this regard from the 3rd respondent and hence, the petitioner had given a representation to the 5th respondent to afford necessary police protection for removal of the dangerous tree as well as the building. The same is not considered, hence, this writ petition. 2/5

3. The learned Government Advocate(Crl.side) submitted that the respondent police would afford necessary police protection on payment of necessary charges.

4. The learned Government Advocate (Civil Side) submitted that the petitioner's plight would be considered within a period of four weeks.

5. Heard the learned counsel on either side and carefully perused the materials available on record.

6. In this regard, the 4th respondent is directed to take necessary steps to remove the dilapidated building as well as the dangerous tree. The 5th respondent is directed to afford necessary police protection on payment of the necessary charges in terms of G.O(Ms)No.139, Home (Pol-VIII) Department, dated 04.03.2019.

7. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. 15.06.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No 3/5

gbg TO:- 1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District.

2.The Superintendent of Police, Tenkasi District.

3.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Sankarankovil Division, Sankarankovil, Tenkasi District.

4.The Tahsildar, Sankarankovil Taluk, Tenkasi District.

5.The Inspector of Police, Karivalamvanthanallur Police Station, Karivalamvanthanallur Tenkasi District.

6.The Additional Public Prosecutor, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai.

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L.VICTORIA GOWRI, J.

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