A writ of mandamus directs the responsible authority to consider representations concerning unauthorized encroachments on property.

JUDGMENT

This Writ Petition (C) is filed seeking the following reliefs:

" i) Issue a writ in the nature of mandamus commanding the Respondents to remove forthwith the pipeline laid in the Petitioner’s plot having 0.0186 hectares of land in Re-Survey No. 4/7-6-2, Block No. 7, Elavanchery Village, Chittur Taluk & Palakkad District, forthwith;

ii) Declare that the pipeline drawn unauthorizedly through the petitioner’s plot is liable to be removed by the Respondents."

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2. Petitioner is aggrieved because of a pipeline going through his property. Petitioner submitted Ext.P6 before the 2^nd respondent. Petitioner submitted that there may be a direction to consider the same.

3. Heard counsel for the petitioner and the Standing Counsel appearing for the Panchayat. I also heard the Government Pleader.

4. After hearing both sides, I think that prayer can be allowed.

Therefore, this Writ Petition is disposed of with the following directions:

1. The 2^nd respondent is directed to consider Ext.P6 and take appropriate action in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner, as expeditiously as possible, at any rate, within a period of two months from the date of receipt of a copy of the judgment.

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