Sridharan P v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE and W.M.P.(MD)Nos.15252 & 15253 of 2025 P.Sridharan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Division, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, 4.The Revenue Inspector, Vadamadurai, Dindigul District.

5.The Block Development Officer, Vadamadurai Block, Dindigul District.

...Respondents

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PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, calling for the records on the file of the 4th respondent in impugned notice dated 10.06.2025 and quash the same as illegal and consequently, to direct the respondents not to interfere in the peaceful possession and enjoyment of the petitioner in the land in S.No.331/1, Velvarkottai Village, For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vivek Bharathi For R1 to R4 : Mr.J.Ashok, Additional Government Pleader For R5 : Mr.S.P.Maharajan, Special Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The Writ on hand has been instituted, challenging the notice issued under Section 7 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 (hereinafter referred to as 'the Act').

2.The petitioner has admittedly submitted his explanation. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the final notice under Section 6 of the Act was also issued. If so, the petitioner has to prefer an appeal 2/5

under Section 10 of the Act before the appellate authority. In any event, this Writ Petition is not maintainable and more so, the authorities competent have already identified the encroachment. That being so, there is no impediment for the respondents to continue the enforcement action. The petitioner is at liberty to approach the appellate authority under the Act. 3.With the above observation, this Writ Petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (S.M.S., J.) & (A.D.M.C., J.) 21.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Yuva To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Dindigul District.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Palani Division, Dindigul District.

3.The Tahsildar, 3/5

4.The Revenue Inspector, Vadamadurai, Dindigul District.

5.The Block Development Officer, Vadamadurai Block, Dindigul District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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