BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 28.01.2026 CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE G.JAYACHANDRAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE K.K.RAMAKRISHNAN W.P.(MD) No.2003 of 2026 and W.M.P.(MD) No.1582 of 2026

1.Bakiyam

2.Muphidathi 3.Mariappan

4.Appuranantham ... Petitioners -vs-

1.The District Collector /

Inspector of Panchayat Tenkasi District, Tenkasi

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer Tenkasi Division, Tenkasi

3.The Tahsildar Alangulam Taluk Office Tenkasi District

4.Revenue Inspector Nettur Alangulam Taluk Tenkasi District

5.K.Balu ... Respondents PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a writ of certiorarified mandamus to call for the notice dated 17.12.2025 under reference Na.Ka.No.1031/2024/A2 as issued by the 3^rd respondent under section 6 of Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 and subsequently quash the same as illegal, erroneous and arbitrary and consequently direct the 3^rd respondent to conduct an enquiry afresh by affording an opportunity to the petitioners forthwith.

For Petitioners : Mr.S.Palanivelayutham For Respondents : Mr.S.R.A.Ramachandran Additional Government Pleader for R1 to R4

O R D E R

[Order of the Court was made by DR.