BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 08.01.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.49 of 2026 Dhandayuthapani ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pattukottai, Thanjavur District.

3.The Tahsildar, Peravurani Taluk Office, Peravurani, Thanjavur District.

4.The Executive Engineer, Water Resource Department, Plan and Infrastructure Region, Thanjavur.

5.The Assistant Engineer, Water Resource Department, Kallanai Channel Division-2, Peravurani, Thanjavur District.

6.Bala Dhandayuthapani

7.Tamilarasan

8.Anbu

9.Ramesh

10.Indhirajith 11.Murugaiah

12.Ramadoss ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents nos 1 to 5 to remove the encroachments of the respondents 6 to 12 made in the petitioners village tank namely Vellazhangadu Water Tank, Situating in the land Survey nos.221/5, 221/6 and 221/7 in Vellazhangadu Village, Ruthira Sinthamani revenue Village, Peravurani Taluk, Thanjavur District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.10.2025 w