Sakthivel v. The Director

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.11.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE ANITA SUMANTH AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN WP(MD) No. 29525 of 2025 Sakthivel

...Petitioner

Vs 1.The Director, Rural Development Department, Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Chennai-600 015.

2.The District Collector, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Assistant Director, Village Panchayat, 4.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thirupathur Taluk, 5.Ganesan

...Respondents

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1/5

to take to remove the unauthorized construction in old survey No.214/2 in new survey No.214/31 in Melatheru, A.Thekkur, Sivagangai District, constructed by the 5th respondent in violation of U/s 47-A of Tamil Nadu Town and Country Planning Act on the basis of petitioners representation dated 11.07.2025 within the stipulated time as fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.V.Karuppaiah For Respondents : Mr.M.Sarangan(R1 to R3) Additional Government Pleader M.Sarangan(R4) Additional Government Pleader for Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.) Mr.M.Sarangan, learned Additional Government Pleader, reiterates, what we have recorded under order dated 17.10.2025, that R5 is found to be an encroacher, notice has been issued to him and proceedings are ongoing.

2.In light of the same, the prayer for mandamus directing the respondents to take action in respect of the unauthorized construction at old survey No.214/2 in new survey No.214/31 in Melatheru, A.Thekkur, Sivagangai District, stands achieved by directing R4, Block Development Officer, to continue with necessary action in accordance 2/5

with law as against the alleged encroachment caused by R5. It is made clear that the proceedings must align with the principles of natural justice as well. Both the respondent counsel seek twelve (12) weeks time to conclude the proceedings, which is granted.

3.With this, this writ petition is closed. No costs. [A.S.M., J.] [C.K., J.] 19.11.2025 Index :Yes/No Internet :Yes ta To 1.The Director, Rural Development Department, Panchayat Raj, Panagal Building, Chennai-600 015.

2.The District Collector, Sivagangai, Sivagangai District.

3.The Assistant Director, Village Panchayat, 4.The Block Development Officer, Panchayat Union Office, Thirupathur Taluk, 3/5

4/5

DR.ANITA SUMANTH, J.

AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.

ta 19.11.2025 5/5