K.R.Saraswathi v. The Commissioner
Case brief
What is this about?
The Court disposed of a PIL regarding encroachment on the petitioner's land for a public toilet. After an encroachment report confirmed removal of the encroached portion, the Court directed the Municipality to demolish the remaining structure within four weeks, clarifying this does not establish the petitioner's title.
What did the court decide?
Directing the Salem Corporation to demolish the existing remaining structure within four weeks of receipt of this order.
What the court decided
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W.P.No.5088 of 2023
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 12.04.2023
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH
W.P.No.5088 of 2023
K.R.Saraswathi ...Petitioner
Vs
- 1 The Commissioner Salem City Municipal Corporation, Main Office, Fort Main Road, Salem 636 001.
- 2 The Executive Officer, Mallamoopampatty Village Panchayat, Salem Block, Salem West Taluk, Salem District.
- 3 The Block Development Officer, Suramangalam, Salem West Taluk, Salem District.
...Respondents
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the impugned encroachment by the Corporation on the petitioner's land has been removed.
Whether the petitioner can claim any right over the remaining structure where the water tank exists.
Whether the respondent Corporation is directed to demolish the existing structure with no utility.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
K.R. Saraswathi
- respondent
The Commissioner, Salem City Municipal Corporation
- respondent
The Executive Officer, Mallamoopampatty Village Panchayat
- respondent
The Block Development Officer, Suramangalam
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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