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2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 22927
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ, G.ARUL MURUGAN, J
Rajamani S/o.Muniya Goundar Narayanapuram – Appellant
Versus
The District Collector Collectorate, Dharmapuri District-636701 – Respondent
WP No.5492 of 2026
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr. S.Chinnasamy
For the Respondents:Mr. M. Habeeb Rahman Government Advocate
The court affirmed the authority of administrative bodies to act against encroachments on government land as per statutory provisions.
Headnote:This case involves a writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution for a writ of Mandamus directing the removal of encroachments from government land under the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905. The court noted that following a survey, various encroachments were verified, and statutory notices were issued to the encroachers. It found sufficient grounds for action under the law and therefore concluded that no further adjudication was necessary.
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| 1. court's authority to remove encroachments. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. final adjudication on the writ petition. (Para 3) |
The petitioner seeks direction upon the official respondents to remove the encroachments made by the private respondents on the Government poromboke land.
2. Learned State counsel, on instructions, submits that survey was carried out by the Surveyor along with Village Administrative Officer, and 13 encroachments have been found. After identifying the encroachments, statutory notices under Section 7 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905, have been issued to the encroachers, seeking their explanation. Now, the matter will be examined in accordance with law and orders under Section 6 of the Act of 1905 will be passed and appropriate action would be taken to remove the encroachments.
3. In view of the aforesaid submission of the learned State Counsel, no further adjudication is required in the matter. The writ petition stands disposed of. There will be no order as to costs.
