Petition sought a mandamus to remove alleged encroachments blocking a public pathway in Pillamangalam Village after authorities ignored representations. The Court directed respondents 1 to 4 to consider the representation dated 23.01.2025 on merits and pass appropriate orders within three months, without expressing views on the merits.
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W.P.(MD).No.2435 of 2025
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 29.01.2025
CORAM
THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.S.RAMESH AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE
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SP.Nagarajan
... Petitioner
Vs.
6.Subramanian ... Respondents
PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to remove the
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encroachments made by the respondents 5 and 6 by way of blocking the public pathway bearing S.No.198/4C situated at Pillamangalam Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District in the light of the petitioner's representations dated 29.11.2024 and 23.01.2025 within the time stipulated by this Court.
For Petitioner : Mr.G.Sivakumar For R-1 to R-4 : Mr.J.Ashok Additional Government Pleader
ORDER
By consent of both sides, the Writ Petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.
5 and 6, notice to the respondents 5 and 6 is hereby dispensed with.
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order. It is made clear that this Court has not expressed any of its views with
regard to the merits of the matter and that it is open to the concerned respondents to consider the same on its own merits.
7. With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. There
shall be no order as to costs.
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3.The Tahsildar, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukkottai District.
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the revenue authorities must consider the petitioner's representation seeking removal of encroachments on a public pathway within a stipulated time.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
SP.Nagarajan
The District Collector, Pudukkottai District
The Revenue Divisional Officer, Pudukkottai
The Tahsildar, Thirumayam Taluk
The Special Tahsilar (Natham Nilavari Thittam), Thirumayam
Thanigaivel
M.S.Ramesh
A.D.Maria Clete
As recorded by the court registry
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