K.Raja v. the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Madras HC, 20.04.2026 (order by S.M.Subramaniam, J.; bench with K.Surender, J.) — dismissal of twin Article 226 mandamus petitions by K.Raja and Raja Ganapathy re Plot Nos.2 & 7, S.Nos.56/1C(2) & 56/3C2, Pinjur village, Chengam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai district: encroachments removed during survey per statutory procedure with opportunity to be heard; third respondent's counter-affidavit — temporary plaited coconut-palm-leaf structure obstructing Street S.No.56/19 removed with local people and police assistance, no built-up residence demolished, petitioners' houses elsewhere undamaged; Rs.10 lakhs-per-petitioner demolition compensation sought and denied; resurvey ruled out as encroachments already removed; W.P.No.5225 of 2024 and W.P.No.3458 of 2025 dismissed, no costs, connected W.M.Ps. closed. Search terms: encroachment removal; survey; resurvey; counter-affidavit; writ of mandamus; compensation for demolition; Tahsildhar; FIRKA Surveyor; Village Administrative Officer; Tiruvannamalai.