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M.Manoharan v. the District Collector

Madras HC1 Apr 2026WP/8837/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, WP No.8837 of 2026, decided 01.04.2026 (Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari, CJ and G.Arul Murugan, J). Mandamus sought for removal of encroachments by private respondents 5-8 in a Government water canal at Aalambadi Village, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District; Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 Sections 7 and 6 notices issued and proceedings pending; petition disposed with direction to Tahsildar (fourth respondent) to complete proceedings within three months; no costs.

What did the court decide?

Direction to the fourth respondent (Tahsildar, Kandachipuram Taluk) to complete the encroachment proceedings in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, within three months; no order as to costs. ¶40

M.Manoharan Vs the District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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WP No.8837 of 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

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DATED: 01.04.2026

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CORAM

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THE HON'BLE MR.SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI,

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CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND

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THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE G.ARUL MURUGAN

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WP No.8837 of 2026

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M.Manoharan S/o. Muniyan, Murugan Koil Street, Alambadi Village, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District -605 701

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Petitioner

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The District Collector Villupuram District -605 602

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2.The Superintendent of Police Villupuram District -605 602

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3.The Revenue Divisional Officer Villupuram, Villupuram District -605 602

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4.The Tahsildar Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District.

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5.Natarajan

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Thanikalampattu Ring Road, Alambadi Village, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District -605 701

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6.Chandirasekaran, V. Siththamur Village, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District -605 755

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7.Lakshmi

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V.Siththamur Village, Kandachipuram Taluk,

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WP No.8837 of 2026

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Villupuram District -605 755

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8.Rajesh

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V.Siththamur Village, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District -605 755 Respondents

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Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1 to 4 to remove the encroachment made by respondents 5 to 8 in the Government water canal in various S.Nos.146/3, 146/12, 147/1, 147/4, 148/1, 148/6, 149/1 and 149/6, Aalambadi Village, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District in accordance with law within a stipulated time.

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For Petitioner : Mr.N.Naganathan For Respondents : Mrs. Akila Rajendran Government Advocate For Rr1, R3 And R4.

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Mr. K.M.D.Muhilan Additional Public Prosecutor For R2.

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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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The petitioner seeks a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1 to 4 to remove the encroachments made by respondents 5 to 8 in the government water canal in S.Nos.146/3, 146/12, 147/1, 147/4, 148/1, 148/6, 149/1 and 149/6, Aalambadi Village, Kandachipuram Taluk, Villupuram District, in accordance with law.

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WP No.8837 of 2026

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Learned State Counsel, on written instructions, submitted that

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the encroachers have been identified and notice under Section 7 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905, followed by notice under Section 6 of the said Act, have been issued and the proceedings are going on. Learned State Counsel further submitted that appropriate action, in accordance with law, would be taken as expeditiously as possible.

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In view of the aforesaid statement of the learned State

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Counsel, the writ petition is disposed of with a direction to the fourth respondent to complete the proceedings in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible, within a period of three months from today. There will be no order as to costs.

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(SUSHRUT ARVIND DHARMADHIKARI, CJ.) (G.ARUL MURUGAN, J.) 01.04.2026 Index : Yes/No Neutral Citation : Yes/No tar

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WP No.8837 of 2026

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THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE

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AND