S.Goplakrishnan v. State of Tamil Nadu
Case brief
What is this about?
Encroachment removal directions; government land Survey No.438, Nagaiakottai Village, Gujiliamparai Taluk; mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India; representation dated 18.02.2023; survey by revenue authorities; enforcement action by Executive Engineer, State Highways Department, Palani; Tahsildar Vedasandur Taluk; due opportunity to private respondents S.Kaleeshwari and C.Palanisamy; twelve-week completion timeline; Madurai Bench of Madras High Court; W.P(MD)No.21589 of 2025; order dated 07.08.2025; S.M.Subramaniam J. and Dr.A.D.Maria Clete J.; disposed of, no order as to costs.
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with directions to the second respondent to commence enforcement action based on the survey conducted, follow the procedures under the relevant statutes and rules after affording due opportunity to respondents 4 and 5, and remove the encroachments within twelve weeks from receipt of a copy of the order; there shall be no order as to costs.