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Prakash v. the District Collector

Madras HC8 Apr 2026WP/13004/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court; W.P.No.13004 of 2026; decided 08.04.2026; writ of mandamus; District Collector Erode directed to dispose of statutory appeal dated 15.03.2026 under Section 10 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encrochantment Act, 1905 against Thasildar Anthiyur Taluk order dated 18.07.2025; encroachment notices under Sections 7 and 6 of 1905 Act; request for grant of patta to 3627 Sq.ft out of Survey No.318, Kupandampalayam Village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode; disposal in order of seniority, on merits, in accordance with law; writ petition disposed of, no costs.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the 1st respondent/District Collector to dispose of the statutory appeal in order of seniority, on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible; no costs; connected miscellaneous petition (W.M.P.No.14247 of 2026) closed. ¶31

Prakash Vs the District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P.No.13004 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED : 08.04.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER

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W.P.No.13004 of 2026 and

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W.M.P.No.14247 of 2026

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Prakash S/o.Venkatachalam

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... Petitioner

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vs.

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The District Collector Erode Erode District.

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The Revenue Divisional Officer Gobichettipalayam Erode.

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The Thasildar Anthiyur Taluk Erode District. … Respondents

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Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to dispose of the appeals dated 15.03.2026 filed by the petitioner against the orders dated 18.07.2025 on the file of the 3rd respondent and issue direction to consider

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.No.13004 of 2026

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the request of the petitioner for grant of patta to the aforesaid land admeasuring 3627 sq.ft out of larger extent comprised in Survey Number 318 situated at Kupandampalayam Village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode.

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For Petitioner : Mr.D.Nandhagopal For Respondents : Mr.T.Arun Kumar Additional Government Pleader *********

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O R D E R

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[Made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J., ]

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The writ of mandamus has been instituted to direct the 1^st respondent to dispose of the appeal dated 15.03.2026 filed by the petitioner against the order dated 18.07.2025 on the file of the 3^rd respondent, and issue a direction to consider the request of the petitioner for the grant of patta to the aforesaid land admeasuring 3627 Sq.ft out of a larger extent comprised in Survey No.318, situated at Kupandampalayam Village, Anthiyur Taluk, Erode.

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The petitioner has been identified as an encroacher on Government land by the revenue authorities. A notice under Section 7 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 [hereinafter be referred to as ‘1905 Act’ for the sake of brevity] was issued and after affording an Page Nos.2/4

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P.No.13004 of 2026

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opportunity, a final notice under Section 6 of the 1905 Act came to be

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issued.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner preferred an appeal under Section 10 of the 1905 Act before the District Collector, which is pending.

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In view of the above facts, the 1^st respondent/District Collector shall dispose of the statutory appeal in order of seniority, on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible.

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