Jeyanthi v. The District Collector
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Writ petition (Art. 226, certiorarified mandamus), Madurai Bench of Madras HC, W.P(MD)No.18790 of 2026, decided 03.07.2026; petitioner Jeyanthi v. District Collector, Dindigul and other revenue officials (RDO Palani, Tahsildar Oddanchatram, Revenue Inspector, VAO) and Thangavel (R6, no notice issued). Concerns tin-shed encroachment onto unoccupied Grama Natham land adjoining her assigned plot in S.No.824/33, Seethapatti Village; Section 7 notice and Section 6 order under Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905; appeal dated 06.06.2026 under Section 10 pending when Tahsildar issued eviction proceedings Na.Ka.No.5897/2015/A3 dated 30.06.2026. Outcome: petition disposed, not quashed; District Collector to treat one-page letter as Section 10 appeal, give notice, decide within four weeks, then proceed per law; no costs. Advocates: N.Adithyavijayalayan (petitioner); K.K.Udayakumar (State, R1-R5).