Madras High CourtWP(MD)/32353/2025disposed of

Kamaraju V v. The District Collector

2025-11-13Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 13.11.2025

CORAM

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

1.The District Collector, Trichy District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Trichy District.

3.The Tahsildar, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office (VP), Marungapuri, Trichy District.

5.The Special Officer, Amanakampatti Village Panchayat, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

... Respondents 1/4

Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to remove the encroachment made by the fifth respondents in Government Poramboke Water Retention (Neer Thekkam) Parayan Oorani in Survey No.361 at Dhathagoundapatti, Amanakampatti Village, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District, on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 28.08.2025, within the stipulated time fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Manikandan For Respondents : Mr.C.Venkatesh Kumar Special Government Pleader for R.1 to R.3 & R.5 Mr.R.Raghavendran Government Advocate for R.4

ORDER

Heard both sides.

2.We are satisfied that old Survey No.194 , corresponding to new Survey No.361, is a water body. It is the duty of the respondents to ensure that the integrity of the water body is not interfered with and the character of the water body should be maintained as such.

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3.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. [G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 13.11.2025 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No MGA To 1.The District Collector, Trichy District.

2.The District Revenue Officer, Trichy District.

3.The Tahsildar, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

4.The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office (VP), Marungapuri, Trichy District.

5.The Special Officer, Amanakampatti Village Panchayat, Marungapuri Taluk, Trichy District.

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

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