Jeyaprakash Vs The District Collector

respondents 1 to 4 to remove the encroachments made by the fifth respondent in survey No.143 for an extent of 0.47 acres situated at Senkeerai Village, Thirumayam Taluk, Pudukottai District consequently restore the water channel in original position on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 09.01.2026 within the time frame fixed by this Court.

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For Petitioner : Mr.S.Shanmugasundaram

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For Respondents : Mr.G.V.Vairam Santhosh, Additional Government Pleader for R-1 to R-3.

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Mr.C.Venkatesh Kumar, Special Government Pleader for R-4.

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O R D E R

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Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner

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and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for

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respondents 1 to 3 and the learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the fourth respondent.

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Issuance of notice to the fifth respondent is dispensed with.

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The petitioner is a resident of Senkeerai Village. He alleges

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that in survey No.143 which is a water body, there are encroachments.

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The learned Additional Government Pleader confirms that survey No.143 has been classified as water body.

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The third respondent is directed to issue notice to the private respondents and other encroachers if any, conduct survey and if the encroachments are noticed, then by adhering to due process of law, the encroachments shall be removed. The entire exercise will be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition stands disposed of accordingly. No costs.

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(G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) & (B.PUGALENDHI, J.) 19.02.2026

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NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No

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