Balamurugan K v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Petitioner sought writ of mandamus to remove illegal encroachments including fencing in a water catchment area. Court recorded a Government report finding only barbed-wire fencing on patta lands without permanent construction restricting water flow, thereby closing the petition.
What did the court decide?
Writ Petition closed; authorities directed to check for future encroachments. No costs.
What the court decided
W.P(MD)No.15113 of 2021
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED : 24.11.2021
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE TMT.JUSTICE PUSHPA SATHYANARAYANA and
THE HONOURABLE THIRU.JUSTICE P.VELMURUGAN
W.P(MD)No.15113 of 2021 and WMP(MD)No.12044 of 2021
K.Balamurugan
... Petitioner
vs.
- The District Collector, O/o District Collectorate, Ramanathapuram.
- The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District, Ramanathapuram.
- The Thasildar,
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the erection of iron fencing with cement pillars by the 6th respondent in the water catchment area constitutes illegal encroachment warranting removal.
Whether a barbed-wire fence safeguards land without curtailing the free flow of water in the catchment area.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
K.Balamurugan
- respondent
The District Collector, O/o District Collectorate, Ramanathapuram
- respondent
The Superintendent of Police, Ramanathapuram District
- respondent
The Thasildar, R.S.Mangalam Taluk, Ramanathapuram District
- respondent
The Executive Engineer, Tamilnadu Water Resource Organization, Paramakudi
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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