Subramaniyan R v. The Tahsildar

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 20.09.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI R.Subramaniyan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Tahsildar, Lalgudi Taluk Office Lalgudi, Tiruchirappalli - 620 601.

2.The Block Development Officer, (Village Panchayat), Block Development Office, Poovalur, Lalgudi Union, Trichy District - 621 712.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, Jengamarajapuram, Lalgudi, Anbil, Trichy District - 621 702.

4.The President, Jengamarajapuram Village, Lalgudi, Anbil, Trichy District - 621 702.

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5.The Station House Officer, Lalgudi Police Station, Trichy District.

6.The Assistant Engineer, Water Resources Department, R.C.Division, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District.

(R.6 is suo motu impleaded vide order of this Court dated 12.07.2023) ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the first respondent to take necessary action on the Letter / request sent by the second respondent, and also direct the first respondent to lodge the complaint with fifth respondent and initiate criminal proceedings against President, Jengamarajapuram in accordance with law. For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.K.Balasubramani Special Government Pleader

ORDER

None appears for the writ petitioner.

2. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader submitted that encroachments had been identified in the 2/5

petition mentioned water body and Form II and III notices have already been issued.

3. We direct the sixth respondent to continue the proceedings and take them to their logical conclusion. Opportunity will be given to the aggrieved individuals. By adhering to due process of law, the encroachments shall be removed. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. There shall be no order as to costs.

[G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 20.09.2023 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No MGA To 1.The Tahsildar, Lalgudi Taluk Office Lalgudi, Tiruchirappalli - 620 601.

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2.The Block Development Officer, (Village Panchayat), Block Development Office, Poovalur, Lalgudi Union, Trichy District - 621 712.

3.The Village Administrative Officer, Jengamarajapuram, Lalgudi, Anbil, Trichy District - 621 702.

4.The President, Jengamarajapuram Village, Lalgudi, Anbil, Trichy District - 621 702.

5.The Station House Officer, Lalgudi Police Station, Trichy District.

6.The Assistant Engineer, Water Resources Department, R.C.Division, Lalgudi Taluk, Trichy District.

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

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