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Janaki Raman. N v. the District Collector

Madras HC17 Apr 2021WP(MD)/2307/2021

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What is this about?

In a W.P.(MD) filed as PIL, the petitioner challenged encroachment by individual respondents on government and temple land. The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court disposed of the writ petition, directing the Tahsildar to consider the pending representation and pass orders within three weeks.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the Tahsildar, Kulithalai to consider the petitioner's representation dated 02.12.2020 and pass orders on merits within three weeks; communication of decision to the petitioner.

Janaki Raman. N Vs the District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2021)

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W.P.(MD)No.2307 of 2021

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 17.04.2021 CORAM

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE T. S. SIVAGNANAM AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.ANANTHI

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W.P.(MD)No.2307 of 2021

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N.Janaki Raman ... Petitioner

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Vs.

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1.The District Collector, Karur, Karur District. 2.The District Revenue Officer, Karur, Karur District. 3.The Sub Collector / Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District. 4.The Tahsildar, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District. 5.The Block Development Officer, Thogaimalai, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District. 6.The Joint Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Karur, Karur District. 7.The Joint Commissioner, HR & CE Department, Karur, Karur District. 8.The President, Porunthalur Panchayat, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

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W.P.(MD)No.2307 of 2021

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9.The Secretary, Porunthalur Panchayat, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

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10.Muthu Chettiyar

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11.Ramu

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12.Maruthai Chettiyar

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13.Angammal ... Respondents

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Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 to 9 to remove the encroachment made by the Respondents 10 to 13 in Survey Nos.17, 46/1, 48/1, 48/2, 48/3, 54/1 and 216/3, 7 – Patta No.254 situated at Porunthalur, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District and which are classified as Government Land and Temple Land.

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For Petitioner : Mr.R.Murugappan

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For Respondent Nos.1 to 9 : Mr.A.Karthick Government Advocate

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For Respondent Nos.10 to 13 : No appearance

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by T. S. SIVAGNANAM, J.)

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The petitioner has filed this Writ Petition, styled as a Public Interest Litigation, seeking for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents 1 to 9 to remove the encroachment made by the Respondents 10 to 13 in Survey Nos.17, 46/1, 48/1, 48/2, 48/3, 54/1 and 216/3, 7 – Patta No.254 situated at Porunthalur, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District and which are classified as Government Land and Temple Land.

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2.Though a counter affidavit has been filed stating that there is no encroachment, since a representation has already been made by the petitioner and the same is pending on the file of the respondents, it is appropriate for the concerned respondent to deal with the representation and inform the petitioner about the state of affair, so that, if aggrieved, the petitioner can work out his remedy in accordance with law.

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W.P.(MD)No.2307 of 2021

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3.Accordingly, the Tahsildar, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District, the fourth respondent herein, is directed consider the representation of the petitioner, dated 02.12.2020, and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law and communicate the decision taken to the petitioner within three weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order and if the petitioner is aggrieved, it is open to him to challenge the same in the manner known to law before the appropriate authority.

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4.The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above directions. No costs.

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Assistant Registrar (AE)

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// True Copy //

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/ /2021 Sub Assistant Registrar(CS )

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Note : In view of the present lock down owing to COVID-19 pandemic, a web copy of the order may be utilized for official purposes, but, ensuring that the copy of the order that is presented is the correct copy, shall be the responsibility of the advocate/litigant concerned

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1.The District Collector, Karur, Karur District.

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2.The District Revenue Officer, Karur, Karur District.

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3.The Sub Collector / Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District.

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4.The Tahsildar, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

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+1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-16540[F] dated 19/04/2021 )

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W.P.(MD)No.2307 of 2021 17.04.2021

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SDS(11.05.2021) 3P 6C

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