Writ petition seeking removal of an encroachment on a pathway classified 'Vandi Paathai'. The Government Advocate submitted on instructions that the encroachment had already been removed. Finding no further adjudication required, the Division Bench closed the writ petition with no order as to costs.
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W.P.No.49368 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 06.04.2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER
W.P.No.49368 of 2025
Mr.V.Narayanasamy ... Petitioner
vs.
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the third respondent to remove the encroachment found in Survey No.65 situated at Abatharanapuram Village, Kurinjipadi Revenue Taluk, Cuddalore District, which is classified “Vandi Paathai” as per revenue records, by complying the order passed by the District Collector/1st respondent in Na.Ka.V3/605143/2023 dated 18.10.2024 within a time frame as fixed by this Court.
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For Petitioner : No Appearance For Respondents : Mr.M.S.Premkumar Government Advocate for R1 to R4
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O R D E R
[Made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J., ]
There is no representation for the petitioner.
that subject encroachment has already been removed.
required in this writ petition.
order as to costs.
(S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 06.04.2026
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether the encroachment in Survey No.65, classified as 'Vandi Paathai', had been removed in compliance with the Collector's order.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Mr.V.Narayanasamy
The District Collector Cuddalore District
Revenue Divisional Officer Cuddalore District
Revenue Tahsildar Kurinjipadi Taluk Cuddalore Taluk
The Commissioner Vadalur Municipality
S. M. Subramaniam
K. Surender
As recorded by the court registry
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