Judgment · High Court
Case at a glance
Outcome
Disposed of
This writ petition stands disposed of
Provisions considered
- Constitution of India art. 226
Judgment
1 W.P.(MD)NO.4554 OF 2026BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 19.02.2026CORAMTHE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN ANDTHE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHIW.P.(MD)No.4554 of 2026SP.Subramanian,S/o.Subbaiah, Correspondent, Thalambal Nursery and Primary School, Azhagapuri Street, Thenammai Oorani East, Devakkottai Town, Sivagangai District. ... PetitionerVs.
The District Collector / Monitoring Committee, Sivagangai District.
The District Revenue Officer(DRO), Sivagangai.
The Revenue Divisional Officer(RDO), Devakkottai.
The Tahsildar, Devakkottai Taluk, Sivagangai District.
The Executive Engineer, Manimutharu Vadi Nila Kottam, O/o.Executive Engineer, Devakkottai, Sivagangai District. ... Respondents1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 2 W.P.(MD)NO.4554 OF 2026 Prayer: Writ petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, issuing a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take action for removal of encroachments in property comprised in Ward M, Block No.3, Survey No.18 of Devakottai Town of Sivagangai District of an extent of 3 acres 12284 square feet classified as Oorani by name “Mela Kattoorani” and directing for restoration and proper maintenance of the said “Mela Kattoorani. For Petitioner: Mr.R.Sundar SrinivasanFor Respondents: Mr.S.Vinodh, Government Advocate. * * *
Operative part
O R D E RHeard the learned counsel on either side. 2. It is beyond dispute that survey No.18 Devakottai Town has been classified as “Oorani”. It appears that it has been encroached. 3. The petitioner's counsel would allege that on account of growth of agitation, the said water body has become unidentifiable. If the water body has fallen into disuse on account of growth of vegetation, it is the duty of the fourth respondent to clear the same and the restore the water body to its original condition. The fourth 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 3 W.P.(MD)NO.4554 OF 2026respondent shall conduct survey and coordinate with the fifth respondent and take all possible steps to restore the water body to its original condition. This exercise shall be done within a period of six months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. This writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. (G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) & (B.PUGALENDHI, J.) 19.02.2026NCC : Yes / NoIndex : Yes / NoInternet : Yes/ NoPMUTo:1. The District Collector / Monitoring Committee, Sivagangai District. 2. The District Revenue Officer(DRO), Sivagangai. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer(RDO), Devakkottai. 4. The Tahsildar, Devakkottai Taluk, Sivagangai District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 4 W.P.(MD)NO.4554 OF 2026G.R.SWAMINATHAN,J.AND B.PUGALENDHI, J.PMUW.P.(MD)No.4554 of 202619.02.20264/4
Questions this judgment answers
What did the Court decide in this case?
The Court recorded the following disposition: This writ petition stands disposed of
Which statutory provisions did this judgment involve?
Constitution of India — art. 226.
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