Dhanasekar P v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Writ of mandamus — encroachment removal — Government Poramboke public lane — Survey No.230/27, Keeladi Village & Post, Thiruppuvanam Taluk, Sivagangai District — representation dated 13.06.2025 not considered — direction to District Collector, Tahsildar, Block Development Officer and Village Administrative Officer to conduct survey, identify and remove encroachment by 5th respondent (Kaleeshwaran) following statutory procedure — compliance within 12 weeks — Article 226 Constitution of India — W.P.(MD)No.19930 of 2025 — decided 22.07.2025 — no costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to respondents 1 to 4 to conduct a survey, identify the encroachment in the pathway in Survey No.230/27, Keeladi Village, and remove it in accordance with the relevant statutes and rules, completing the exercise within twelve (12) weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs.