M.Karunalaya Pandian v. The District Collector
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W.P.(MD)No.4153 of 2025, Madras High Court (Madurai Bench), decided 18.02.2025 by V. Lakshminarayanan, J. Petitioners M.Karunalaya Pandian and S.Thangaraj versus District Collector Tenkasi, NHAI Project Director Nagercoil, Special District Revenue Officer Virudhunagar, Assistant Divisional Engineer Highways, and District Forest Officer Tirunelveli (suo motu impleaded). Subject: removal of damaged banyan trees at S.No.18/2, Subramaniyapuram Village, Sivagiri Taluk, Tenkasi District abutting Tamil Nadu-Kerala National Highway; representations dated 20.01.2025 and 28.01.2025; valuation of trees by Forest Department; safety of National Highway users; mandamus under Article 226. Result: writ petition disposed of recording statements of counsel; trees posing threat to road users to be removed after due process of law; DFO to communicate valuation within two weeks of 18.02.2025; no costs.