Writ of mandamus sought to remove encroachments by respondents 5 to 7 on Government Anatheenam land. The Court declined to adjudicate disputed civil facts, noted a Section 7 notice had been issued, directed authorities to consider explanations and documents and complete enforcement action within twelve weeks, and disposed of the petition.
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2026:MHC:1469
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 09-04-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER
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Narasimmarajan
S/o. Late P.R. Narasimman, Balaguri Village, Bellarampalli Post, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District.
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
..Respondent(s)
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To direct the Respondents 1 to 4 remove the encroachments made by
the Respondents 5 to 7 in the Government Anatheenam land in S.No.293/2, situated at Ittaikal Agaram Revenue Village, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District based on the application of the petitioner dated 07.03.2025 and consequently direct the respondents 1 to 4 to restore the said land as its original position
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For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.R. Jothimanian
For Respondent(s): Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl.Govt.Pleader for R1 to R4 , Mr.T.Sundaravadanam for R5 to R7
Order
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.)
Writ of Mandamus has been instituted to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to
remove the encroachments made by the Respondents 5 to 7 in the Government Anatheenam land in S.No.293/2, situated at Ittaikal Agaram Revenue Village, Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri District, based on the application of the petitioner dated 07.03.2025 and consequently, direct the respondents 1 to 4 to restore the said land as its original position.
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encroachments by following the procedures.
would oppose by stating that there is an order passed by the High Court in the second appeal and the private respondents are not encroachers. The petitioner has set up a false case against the private respondents.
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authorities may consider the documents and pass final orders and proceed with the enforcement action for removal of encroachments, if any identified.
Such exercise is directed to be completed within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
(S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 09-04-2026
Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No
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To
Krishnagiri Taluk, Krishnagiri, Krishnagiri District, .
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1 issue framed by the court
Should the revenue authorities be directed to remove encroachments on Government Anatheenam land in S.No.293/2 based on the petitioner's application?
Narasimmarajan
The District Collector Krishnagiri District
The District Revenue Officer Krishnagiri District
The Revenue Divisional Officer Krishnagiri Revenue Division
The Tahsildhar Krishnagiri Taluk
Elango
S. M. Subramaniam
K. Surender
As recorded by the court registry
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