Selastin Selvakumar v. The District Collector
Writ of Mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India – encroachment removal
Case brief
What is this about?
W.P.(MD)No.9208 of 2025 | Mandamus | Article 226 Constitution of India | removal of encroachment | Survey No.315/1 Malaiyampatti Village, Manaparai Taluk, Trichy District | representation dated 23.02.2025 not considered | proceeding Na.Ka.No.Aa3.1162.18 dated 27.03.2018 by RDO Vannankovil | District Collector Trichy directed to hear petitioner and private respondents 4 & 5 (John Britto, Joseph Simsondoss) and decide on merits within 12 weeks | writ petition disposed of, no costs | Madurai Bench of Madras High Court | decided 03.04.2025 by J. Nisha Banu, J. (Bench: S. Srimathy, J.).
What did the court decide?
Direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.02.2025 by giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner as well as respondents 4 and 5, and to pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within twelve [12] weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of the order; no costs awarded.