Madras High CourtWP(MD)/29718/2025disposed of

Sanjeevi v. The District Collector/Chairperson District Monitoring Committee,

2025-10-23Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 23.10.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.29718 of 2025 Sanjeevi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector / Chairperson, District Monitoring Committee, Theni District.

2.The Sub Collector, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District.

4.Shanmugavel ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 3 to remove the encroachments made by the 4th respondent on the OOrani namely Thathoorani comprised in Survey No.104/1, Balagombai Village, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District and to restore the Oorani to its original condition based on the petitioner s representation dated 10.09.2025 within the time frame as fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner :Mr.L.Siva For Respondents :Mr.C.Venkateshkumar Special Government Pleader for R1 to R3

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for R1 to R3.

2. The petitioner is a resident of Balagombal Village. According to him, in the petition-mentioned survey number, there are encroachments. He wants the same to be cleared.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Special Government Pleader confirms that the petition-mentioned survey number has been classified as water body.

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 five months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. [G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 23.10.2025 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi To 1.The District Collector / Chairperson, District Monitoring Committee, Theni District.

2.The Sub Collector, Periyakulam, Theni District.

3.The Tahsildar, Andipatti Taluk, Theni District.

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

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