Sennakrishnan, v. The District Collector,

Order This writ petition has been filed to forbear respondents 1 to 3 from laying Tar road in the land, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, based on the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2026.

2.According to the petitioner, the land, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, is the patta land of the petitioner. According to him, respondents 1 to 3 are laying tar road in his property. The petitioner has filed supporting documents along with this writ petition in support of his case. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the same.

3.Mr.C.Meera Arumugam, learned Additional Government Pleader accepts notice on behalf of respondents 1 and 2. Mr.Ameedius, learned Government Advocate accepts notice on behalf of the third respondent. Mr.V.Meganatha, learned Government Advocate (Crl.side) accepts notice on behalf of the fourth respondent. Page3 of 4

4.This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

5.No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if a direction is issued to the third respondent to consider the petitioner's representation forbearing respondents 1 to 3 from laying Tar road in the property, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner, within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

6.For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the third respondent to pass final orders, on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2026 seeking to forbear the respondents 1 to 3 from laying Tar road in the property, morefully disclosed in the prayer to this writ petition, after giving due consideration to the supporting documents produced by the petitioner, within a period of 12 weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 24-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VGA Page4 of 4 ABDUL QUDDHOSE J. VGA To

¶1The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.

¶2The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur, Salem District.

¶3The Block Development Officer, Kolathur panchayat union office, Kolathur, Mettur Taluk, Salem District.

¶4The Inspector of Police, Kolathur Police Station, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. 24-04-2026

Page1 of 4 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 24-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE Sennakrishnan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector, Salem District, Salem. 2. The Tahsildar, Mettur Taluk Office, Mettur, Salem District. 3. The Block Development Officer, Kolathur panchayat union office, Kolathur, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. 4. The Inspector of Police, Kolathur Police Station, Mettur Taluk, Salem District. ..Respondent(s) forbearing the respondents 1 to 3 from laying Tar road in the petitioners patta land in S.No.970/2A1 of Alamarathupatti Village,Mettur Taluk,Salem District based upon the representation of the petitioner dated 25.02.2026. Page2 of 4 For Petitioner(s): Mr.V.Elangovan For Respondent(s): Mr.C.Meera Arumugam,AGP For R1 & R2 Mr.Ameedius Govt.Advocate For R3 Mr.V.Meganathan Govt.Advoacte For R4