Sri Amman Nagar Kudiyiruppor Nala Sangam v. The District Collector

ORDER The writ petition is filed seeking writ of mandamus to direct the respondents to demolish the building constructed on Plot Nos. 18 and 19, in the approved lay-out number 178 of 2018 comprised in Survey No. 440/1B, situated at Arasur Village, Arasur Post, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District, Pin-641 407 and further to direct the respondents 1,7,8 and 9 to develop a park in Plot Nos. 18 and 19 in the above said lay-out as regularised in the lay-out Plan No. Ma. Va. (Ko. Vu. Thi. Ku. Regularisation No. 178/2018) and pass such further or other orders.

¶2The learned Counsel for the petitioner/sangam would submit that the subject property bearing Plot Nos. 18 and 19 comprised in Survey No.440/1B, measuring 3302 sq.ft situated at Arasur Village, Arasur Post, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District has been earmarked for development of park. While so, the respondents 8 and 9 are carrying out illegal construction activities in Plot Nos.18 and 19. Aggrieved by which, the petitioner/sangam submitted a representation dated 08.01.2022, to the respondents requesting them to initiate action to stop the illegal construction activities and to develop Plot Nos.18 and 19 in the approved layout as park. However, no action has been taken till date. Thereafter, the petitioner/sangam submitted a representation dated 25.01.2022 to the Officials of the Electricity Department requesting them not to provide Page4 of 7 electricity supply connection to the building being constructed in the place earmarked for park. In response to which, the 6th respondent sent a communication to the petitioner/sangam dated 16.02.2022, informing them that they are taking steps to provide the electricity service connection. Aggrieved by which, the present writ petition has been filed.

¶3At the outset, it is submitted by the learned Special Government Pleader for respondents that the representations dated 08.01.2022 and

25.01.2022, made by petitioner/sangam would be considered and appropriate orders would be passed within a time frame fixed by this Court, which was agreed to by the learned counsel for petitioner.

¶4Taking into consideration the facts and circumstances of the case, the materials placed before this Court and the grievance expressed by the petitioner/sangam, there shall be a direction to the respondents to consider the representations submitted by the petitioner/sangam dated 08.01.2022 and

25.01.2022 and pass appropriate orders on its own merits and in accordance with law within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Page5 of 7

¶5With the above direction, the Writ Petition stands disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs. 27-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order vm To

¶1The District Collector, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore District Collectorate, Coimbatore-641 018.

¶2The Member Secretary (In-Charge), Coimbatore Local Planning Authority, 1st Floor, Corporation Shopping Complex, Raju Naidu Street, Sivananda Colony, Coimbatore-641 012.

¶3The Project Director, District Rural Development Agency, Coimbatore District Collectorate, Coimbatore-641 018.

¶4The Assistant Director Rural Development (Village Panchayats), District Rural Development Agency, Coimbatore.

¶5The Tahsildar, Sulur Taluk, Taluk Office, Coimbatore District-641 402.

¶6The Assistant Electricity Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South, Arasur, Coimbatore-641 406.

¶7The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Sulur, Coimbatore District-641 402. Page6 of 7

¶8Arasur Village Panchayat, Rep. by its Secretary, Arasur Post, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District, Pin-641 407.

¶9The President, Arasur Village Panchayat, Arasur Post, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District, Pin-641 407. Page7 of 7

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J. vm WP No. 4429 of 2022 and WMP No.4573 of 2022 27-03-2026

Page1 of 7 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY and WMP No.4573 of 2022 Sri Amman Nagar Kudiyiruppor Nala Sangam Reg. No. SRG/Coimbatore/320/2021, Rep.by its President A.K.Maheshwaran, Nadu Arasur, Arasur Post, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District, Pin-641 407. ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Coimbatore District, Coimbatore District Collectorate, Coimbatore-641 018. 2. The Member Secretary (In-Charge), Coimbatore Local Planning Authority, 1st Floor, Corporation Shopping Complex, Raju Naidu Street, Sivananda Colony, Coimbatore-641 012. 3. The Project Director, District Rural Development Agency, Coimbatore District Collectorate, Coimbatore-641 018. 4. The Assistant Director Rural Development (Village Panchayats), District Rural Development Agency, Coimbatore. 5. The Tahsildar, Sulur Taluk, Taluk Office, Coimbatore District-641 402. Page2 of 7 6. The Assistant Electricity Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Generation and Distribution Corporation, Coimbatore Electricity Distribution Circle/South, Arasur, Coimbatore-641 406. 7. The Block Development Officer, Block Development Office, Sulur, Coimbatore District-641 402. 8. Arasur Village Panchayat, Rep. by its Secretary, Arasur Post, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District, Pin-641 407. 9. The President, Arasur Village Panchayat, Arasur Post, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District, Pin-641 407. ..Respondent(s) Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking writ of mandamus, to direct the Respondents to demolish the building constructed on Plot Nos. 18 and 19 in the approved lay-out number 178 of 2018 in Survey No. 440/1B of Arasur Village, Arasur Post, Sulur Taluk, Coimbatore District, Pin-641 407 and to direct the Respondents 1,7,8 and 9 to develop a park in Plot Nos. 18 and 19 in the above said lay-out as regularised in the lay- out Plan No. Ma. Va. (Ko. Vu. Thi. Ku. Regularisation No. 178/2018) and pass such further or other orders. For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Elango For Respondent(s): Mrs.S.Anitha Special Government Pleader Page3 of 7