Single judge order in a writ petition concerning encroachment on government lands. The court directed the Tahsildar to conclude the enquiry within twelve weeks after due notice and disposed the writ petition.
Direction to conclude enquiry within twelve weeks after due notice to all concerned.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 30.10.2017
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH and THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE M.SUNDAR
W.P.No.27705 of 2017
V.Anbazhagan ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009. 2.The Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Fort St. George, Chennai – 600 009. 3.The Commissioner, Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam, Chennai – 600 005.
5.The Tahsildar, O/o. Tahsildar, Maduravoyal, Chennai – 600 095. ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 3 to 5 to take appropriate action based on the petitioner's representation dated 09.12.2016 and consequently direct the respondents 1 and 2 ensuring swift action by the respondents 3 to 5 by removing the unauthorised constructions and encroachments in the Government Lands meant for public purpose.
For Petitioner : Mr.B.Janakiram For Respondents : Mr.T.N.Rajagopalan Government Pleader (i/c)
O R D E R
(Order of the Court was made by M.M.SUNDRESH, J.)
The petitioner made a complaint by way of representation dated 09.12.2016 to respondent No.4 stating that public property has been encroached by various persons which is inclusive of water bodies.
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the enquiry officer must conclude the enquiry into encroachment on government land within twelve weeks.
Whether the writ petition stands disposed of upon issuance of direction for time-bound enquiry.
V. Anbazhagan
The Chief Secretary to Government, Government of Tamil Nadu
The Secretary to Government, Revenue and Disaster Management Department
The Commissioner, Revenue Administration, Ezhilagam
The District Collector, Tiruvallur
The Tahsildar, Maduravoyal
M.M. Sundresh
M. Sundar
As recorded by the court registry
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