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S.Jeyaraj v. The District Collector

Madras HC12 Mar 2026WP(MD)/6674/2026

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What is this about?

Madras High Court, Madurai Bench; W.P(MD)No.6674 of 2026; decided 12.03.2026; N.Sathish Kumar and M.Jothiraman, JJ.; writ of mandamus; consideration of representation dated 09.02.2026; Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905; Sections 6 and 7; encroachment proceedings by Tahsildar, Aundipatti; alternative/appellate remedy before District Collector, Theni; dismissal of writ petition; no costs; Article 226.

What did the court decide?

Action under Sections 7 and 6 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 has already been initiated against the petitioner by the third respondent (Tahsildar). ¶24

S.Jeyaraj Vs The District Collector — Writ and Judicial Review | Madras HC (2026)

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W.P(MD)No.6674 of 2026

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BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT

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DATED : 12.03.2026

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CORAM:

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THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN

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W.P(MD)No.6674 of 2026

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S.Jeyaraj 1.The District Collector, Theni Collectorate Office, Theni District.

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vs.

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... Petitioner

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2.The Revenue Inspector, Aundipatti, Theni District.

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3.The Tahsildar, Aundipatti, Theni District. ... Respondents

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PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 09.02.2026.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P(MD)No.6674 of 2026

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For Petitioner : Mr.T.T.Nishanth For Respondents : Mr.D.Sasikumar Additional Government Pleader

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ORDER

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(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.)

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The petitioner has filed the present Writ Petition seeking a

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direction to the first respondent to consider the petitioner’s representation dated 09.02.2026.

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2.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the

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learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondents.

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3.On perusal of the materials available on record, it is seen that

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action under Sections 7 and 6 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act, 1905 has already been initiated against the petitioner by the third respondent.

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https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis

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W.P(MD)No.6674 of 2026

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4.In such circumstances, if the petitioner is aggrieved by the

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order passed under Section 6 of the Tamil Nadu Land Encroachment Act,

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1905, it is open to the petitioner to challenge the same before the appropriate appellate authority, namely, the District Collector, in the manner known to law. Hence, this Court is not inclined to entertain the present Writ Petition. Accordingly, the Writ Petition is dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs.

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[N.S.K.,J.] [M.J.R.,J.] 12.03.2026

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

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To 1.The District Collector, Theni Collectorate Office, Theni District.

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2.The Revenue Inspector, Aundipatti, Theni District.

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3.The Tahsildar, Aundipatti, Theni District.

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