Ganesan v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India – Removal of encroachment
Case brief
What is this about?
Encroachment removal writ disposed with survey direction — public pathway obstruction, Survey No. 1118/8 (10 ft encroachment of 23 ft extent), Survey No. 1118/9, Ganthi Nagar, Koodankulam Village, Rathapuram Taluk/Panchayat, Tirunelveli District; representations dated 09.10.2024 and 19.10.2024; Article 226 mandamus; Tahsildar/revenue authorities to survey and take statutory action; opportunity to encroacher/fifth respondent before removal; twelve-week completion deadline; no costs; Madurai Bench, 14.07.2025; S.M.Subramaniam J.; A.D.Maria Clete J.; W.P(MD)No.18975 of 2025.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions: the third respondent (revenue authorities/Tahsildar) to conduct a survey to ascertain encroachment and, if identified, initiate appropriate action under the provisions of the Act and Rules, providing opportunity to the fifth respondent beforehand, the whole exercise to be completed within twelve weeks; no order as to costs.