Jesunathan v. The District Collector
Case brief
What is this about?
Government poramboke land encroachment; cart track planted with coconut trees by respondents 4 and 5 (Santhiyagu, Selvaraj); Survey No.1704/1 measuring about 0-9.00 ares, Thadikombu Village, Dindigul West Taluk, Dindigul District; unactioned representation dated 16.05.2026; writ of mandamus under Article 226 of the Constitution of India; consent-based final disposal at admission stage; notice to private respondents dispensed with; State counsel M.S.Parthiban; directions to District Collector/RDO/Thasildar: survey with notice to all parties within two weeks, removal of encroachment after personal hearing and due process within three months if survey reveals encroachment; no costs.
What did the court decide?
Directions issued: survey of the site after notice to all parties within two weeks; if encroachment is revealed, removal action after personal hearing and due process within three months thereafter; writ petition disposed of with no costs.