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V.K.Rajan v. the Secretary to Government

Madras HC18 Mar 2026WP/10621/2026

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Mandamus; Article 226; encroachment removal; Government Natham land; Survey Nos. 603/1, 603/12A, 582/10, 269/2, 582/3, 599, 600, 586/8, 590/9, 238, 237, 603/5, 603/11A (Thirukadaiyur); 55A/1, 55A/1 (Punja), 55A/5, 55E (Manampanthal); 184/1B, 184/1C (Pattamangalam); Tharangambadi Taluk; Mayiladuthurai District; Tahsildar; Revenue Divisional Officer; District Collector; Sri Amirtha Kadeesvara Swami Devasthanam; writ petition withdrawn; dismissed as withdrawn; liberty to file representation; no costs; Madras High Court 18.03.2026.

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Liberty to file a detailed representation along with supporting documents before the competent authority ¶29

V.K.Rajan Vs the Secretary to Government — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.No.10621 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 18.03.2026

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CORAM :

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THE HONOURABLE MR. SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CHIEF JUSTICE AND

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN

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V.K.Rajan S/o.Kalyanasundaram, No.3/115, Main Road, Thirumeiyjanam and Post, Tharangambadi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District -609 311 Also Acting Secretary, Sri Abhirami Pothu Nala Sangam, No.152, North Street, Thirukadaiyur Village, Tharangambadi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District.

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Petitioner

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1.The Secretary to Government Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Fort. St. George, Chennai-600 009

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2.The District Collector Mayiladuthurai District, Mayiladuthurai -609 003

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Mayiladuthurai Revenue Division, Mayiladuthurai -609 003

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4.The Tahsildar Tharangambadi Taluk Office, Tharangambadi - 609 307

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5.The Village Administrative Officer Thirukadaiyur Village, Thirukadaiyur Post, Tharangambadi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District.

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6.The Superintendent Sri Amirtha Kadeesvara Swami Devasthanam, Sannthi Street, Thirukadaiyur, Mayiladuthurai District -609311

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Respondents

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PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 5 forthwith take all necessary steps to identify, demarcate and remove the encroachments on Government Natham Land bearing Survey No.603/1 and other connected Survey Numbers 603/12A, 582/10, 269/2, 582/3, 599, 600, 586/8, 590/9, 238, 237, 603/5, 603/11A of Thirukadaiyur Village, Tharangambadi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District and Survey No.55A/1, 55A/1 (Punja), 55A/5, 55E of Manampanthal Village, Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District and Survey No.184/1B, 184/1C, of Pattamangalam, Mayiladuthurai Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District.

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For Petitioner: Mr.K.M.S.Muthukumaran

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For Respondents: Ms.Akila Rajendran Government Advocate for R1 to R5 Ms.P.Parvathi for R6 _______________ Page 2 of 5_

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice)

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After arguing the matter for some time, learned counsel for the petitioner seeks to withdraw the writ petition with liberty to file a detailed representation along with supporting documents before the competent authority.

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The writ petition is dismissed as withdrawn with the aforesaid liberty. There shall be no order as to costs.

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(SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ) (G.ARUL MURUGAN,J) 18.03.2026 Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No bbr

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To:

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1.The Secretary to Government Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Fort. St. George, Chennai-600 009

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2.The District Collector Mayiladuthurai District, Mayiladuthurai -609 003

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Mayiladuthurai Revenue Division, Mayiladuthurai -609 003

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4.The Tahsildar Tharangambadi Taluk Office, Tharangambadi - 609 307

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5.The Village Administrative Officer Thirukadaiyur Village, Thirukadaiyur Post, Tharangambadi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District.

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THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND G.ARUL MURUGAN,J.

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