S.Malayaveeran v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
In a writ petition under Article 226, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court addressed an application to remove encroachment and renovate a drain. The Court found no need for a specific order as respondents proposed issuing notices under the Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act 2007. It directed respondents to expedite proceedings within eight weeks.
What did the court decide?
Directing respondents 1 to 4 to expedite action under the Act and complete proceedings within eight weeks.
What the court decided
1
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 28.11.2018
CORAM: THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUBBIAH AND THE HONOURABLE MRS. JUSTICE R.THARANI
W.P.(MD)No.19748 of 2018 and W.M.P.(MD) No.17538 of 2018
S.Malayaveeran
: Petitioner Vs.
- The District Collector, Madurai District Madurai.
- The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, Tamilnadu Water Resources Organization, Penny Quick Campus, Tallakulam, Madurai- 02.
- The Executive Engineer, Periyar Main Canal Division, Public Works Department Tamilnadu Water Resources Organization Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
- The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk, Madurai District.
- P.S.A.Asaithambi
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the court should direct official respondents to remove encroachment and renovate a destroyed drain in the petitioner's land.
Whether specific orders are required when the official respondents propose to issue notices under the Act.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
S. Malayaveeran
- respondent
The District Collector, Madurai District
- respondent
The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department
- respondent
The Executive Engineer, Periyar Main Canal Division
- respondent
The Tahsildar, Melur Taluk
- respondent
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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