Disposed

M.Meena, v. the Commissioiner

Madras HC18 Dec 2023WP(MD)/13627/2009

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What is this about?

The Madurai Bench addressed a writ petition challenging an encroachment removal order passed after a 14-year delay. As a civil suit decree is not a bar to administrative survey, the Court directed the Municipal Corporation to conduct a fresh survey within 12 weeks and initiate removal of encroachments if identified.

What did the court decide?

Writ petition disposed; Respondent directed to conduct fresh survey and remove encroachments within 12 weeks.

M.Meena, Vs the Commissioiner — Public Procurement and Tenders | Madras HC (2023)

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W.P.(MD).No.13627 of 2009

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED: 18.12.2023

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MRS.JUSTICE L.VICTORIA GOWRI

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W.P.(MD).No.13627 of 2009 and M.P.(MD).No.1 of 2009

M.Meena

.. Petitioner

Vs.

1.The Commissioner, Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation, Thoothukudi.

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2.Madhu Anand

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3.Rajamani .. Respondents

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PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, calling for the records relating to the proceedings in impugned order in Na.Ka.No.F1/5168/05/G1 dated 30.11.2009 on the file of the 1^st respondent and quash the same.

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For Petitioner : Mr.G.Prabhurajadurai

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For R-1 : Mr.N.Anandakumar Standing Counsel For R-2 & R-3 : No appearance

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W.P.(MD).No.13627 of 2009

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J.)

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The order dated 30.11.2009 passed under Section 256, 258 and 441 of the Tuticorin Municipal Corporation Act, 2008, is under challenge in the present Writ proceedings.

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Encroachments are sought to be removed pursuant to the directions issued by this Court in W.P.(MD).No.10083 of 2008 dated 30.09.2009. When the first respondent initiated action to remove the encroachment by issuing the order impugned dated 30.11.2009, the present Writ Petition has been filed.

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The Writ Petition is pending for the past about 14 years. The earlier orders of this Court reveals that a civil suit has been instituted. However, the suit is for injunction and a Civil Court decree cannot be a bar for the authorities to conduct survey, identify the encroachments, if any made and remove the same by following the procedures as contemplated under the Act.

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W.P.(MD).No.13627 of 2009

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On account of the efflux of time of 14 years, we direct the first respondent Municipal Corporation to conduct a fresh survey and if any encroachments are identified, initiate all appropriate actions to remove the same by affording opportunity to the alleged encroachers and by following the procedures as contemplated under the Act. The said exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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Accordingly, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There shall be

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no order as to costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition stands

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closed.

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(S.M.S.,J.) (L.V.G.,J.) 18.12.2023 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Lm

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To The Commissioner, Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation, Thoothukudi.

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W.P.(MD).No.13627 of 2009

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM,J. and L.VICTORIA GOWRI,J.

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W.P.(MD).No.13627 of 2009

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18.12.2023

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