Shajahan v. The Municipality Commissioner
Writ of Mandamus – Article 226 – Direction to conclude pending enquiry
Case brief
What is this about?
Shajahan v. The Municipal Commissioner, Thirumangalam and others, W.P.(MD)No.20317 of 2025, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, decided 25.07.2025 by S. Sounthar J. Mandamus petition under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking conclusion of enquiry into alleged encroachment pursuant to the Tahsildar's communication dated 03.01.2025 (Na.Ka.number.457/2024/E4); the Assistant Engineer, National Highways, Tirumangalam Division, was directed to conduct proper enquiry and pass final orders within twelve weeks after notice to the petitioner; writ petition disposed of, no costs. Keywords: mandamus, encroachment, National Highway land, time-bound enquiry, Thirumangalam, Madurai, Additional Government Pleader.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the third respondent to consider the second respondent's communication dated 03.01.2025, conduct proper enquiry and pass final orders on merits within twelve (12) weeks after notice to the petitioner; no costs.