Palani.S v. The State of Tamil Nadu Rep by the District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Keywords: W.P(MD)No.15651 of 2026; Madras High Court Madurai Bench; S.Palani v State of Tamil Nadu & others; Article 226 writ of mandamus; Sivakasi Bus Stand encroachment; unauthorised construction removal; planning permission violation; Municipal Corporation Sivakasi; District Collector Virudhunagar; Tahsildar Sivakasi; encroacher T. Muhesh; representation dated 15.05.2026 to be considered; site inspection; hearing both sides; two-month completion deadline from receipt of order; no costs; connected WMP(MD)No.11739 of 2026 closed; advocates E.Mareeskumar, S.Venkatesh (State), S.Devasena (Standing Counsel).
What did the court decide?
Writ petition disposed of with a direction to the 2nd respondent (Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Sivakasi) to consider the petitioner's representation dated 15.05.2026, inspect the site, hear both sides (including the 4th respondent), and remove any unauthorised construction or planning-permission violation found, completing the exercise within two months from receipt of a copy of the order; no costs ordered; connected miscellaneous petition (WMP(MD)No.11739 of 2026) closed.