T.Dhamotharan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 14.08.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.21790 of 2025 T.Dhamotharan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, District Collector's Office, Dindigul.

2.The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate Office, Dindigul.

3.The Tahsildar, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, 4.The Block Development Officer, Gujiliamparai Taluk, 5.The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administration Office, R.Pudukkottai Village, 1/5

6.The Revenue Inspector, Revenue Inspector Office, Palayam Firka, Gujiliampaaai Taluk, ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents to take appropriate action to remove the encroachment in the lands and watercourse belongs to the Government in respect of S.Nos.423, 434, 432 situated in R.Pudukkottai, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, Dindigul District on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 29.11.2024.

For Petitioner :Mr.K.Rajendran For Respondents :Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam Government Advocate

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner is a resident of Kalagoundanpatti Village. He alleges that in the petition mentioned water bodies, there are encroachments and that they are not being removed.

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3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate submitted that survey was conducted on 24.07.2025 and that some encroachments were noticed. He also confirms that the petition mentioned survey numbers are water bodies.

4. In this view of the matter, we direct the third respondent to conduct survey. Notice shall be given to all the interested persons & encroachers before conducting survey. If the survey results indicate that there are encroachments in the water body, the same shall be removed. All the encroachers shall not only be put on notice but also given due opportunity. All the encroachments shall be cleared within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. The Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. [G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 14.08.2025 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi 3/5

To 1.The District Collector, District Collector's Office, Dindigul.

2.The District Revenue Officer, District Collectorate Office, Dindigul.

3.The Tahsildar, Gujiliyamparai Taluk, 4.The Block Development Officer, Gujiliamparai Taluk, 5.The Village Administrative Officer, Village Administration Office, R.Pudukkottai Village, 6.The Revenue Inspector, Revenue Inspector Office, Palayam Firka, Gujiliampaaai Taluk, 4/5

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

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