Court directs removal of encroachments based on prior report, mandating notices and hearing for fairness.

(Order of the Court was made by G.R.Swaminathan J.)

Heard both sides.

2.The writ petitioner is a resident of Senthamil Nagar, Paramakudi.

He alleges that in Survey No.375, there are encroachments. He wants the same to be removed.

3.The learned counsel draws our attention to the report dated

21.03.2023 submitted by the Tahsildar, Paramakudi. We are prima facie satisfied that there are encroachments. Since the Tahsildar appears to have already determined the issue, it would not be proper on our part to once again direct them to take action.

4.We therefore direct the second respondent to take action as per law to have the encroachments removed. Notices will have to be issued to all the necessary parties. We make it clear that since the alleged encroachers have not been heard, any observation made in this order shall be treated as tentative and prima facie in nature and shall not have the effect of foreclosing their defence. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5.This Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs.