Karthikeyan v. The District Collector / Monitoring Committee

ORDER (Order of the Court was made by C.V.Karthikeyan J.) The Writ Petition has been filed in the nature of a Mandamus seeking a direction against the 1st-4th respondents, particularly, the 1st respondent /District Collector/Monitoring Committee, Trichy District, to remove the pathway encroachment in S.No.82 measuring 8 ares at Poomalaipatti, Sevalur Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District, on the basis of a representation given by the petitioner on 23.05.2025.

2.In the affidavit filed in support of the Writ Petition, it had been contended that in Manapparai Municipality, a common pathway is available in front of the property of the petitioner in S.No.82, which is the only pathway to Page3 of 5 reach the Madurai Main Road and that there is no other pathway. It had been contended that the 5th respondent encroached into the common pathway and constructed a Punitha Anthoniyar Temple in front of the house of the petitioner by blocking the entire pathway. Under those circumstances, after giving complaints that the Writ Petition has been filed.

3.The learned Counsel, who had entered appearance for the 7th respondent and on being informed about the constructions, which are primarily two pillars, which had been put up on the pathway, came forward to voluntarily remove the said pillars. This had been recorded in our order dated 06.07.2026.

4.Today, when the matter is taken up, the learned Counsel for the 7th respondent produced photographs to show that the pillars had been removed.

5.The learned Counsel for the Writ Petitioner also produced photographs showing that there are stone debris still available on site.

6.We are confident that the 7th respondent would clear even the debris and level the land. We would give seven days time to the 7th respondent to remove the debris and level the land. Page4 of 5

7.In view of the above, no further orders are required in the present Writ Petition. The Writ Petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. (C.V.K.,J.) (R.S.V.,J.) 21-07-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order cmr To

¶1The District Collector / Monitoring Committee Trichy District, Trichy.

¶2The Commissioner Manapparai Municipality, Trichy District.

¶3The Inspector Of Police Manapparai Police station, Trichy district.

¶4The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Trichy, Trichy District.

¶5The Tahsildar Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District.

¶6The Village Administrative Officer, VAO Office, Manapparai, Trichy District. WP(MD)oNo.o18324oofo2025 C.V.KARTHIKEYAN,oJ. AND R.SAKTHIVEL,oJ. cmr WP(MD)oNo.o18324oofo2025 21-07-2026 Page5oofo5

Page1 of 5 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21-07-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE C.V. KARTHIKEYAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R.SAKTHIVEL W.P(MD)No.18324 of 2025 and W.M.P.(MD)No.14041 of 2025 Karthikeyan ..Petitioner(s) Vs 1. The District Collector / Monitoring Committee, Trichy District, Trichy. 2. The Commissioner, Manapparai Municipality, Trichy District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Manapparai Police station, Trichy district. 4. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Trichy, Trichy District. 5. The Tahsildar, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District. 6. The Village Administrative Officer, VAO Office, Manapparai, Trichy District. 7. Rayappan ..Respondent(s) Page2 of 5 (The respondents 2 and 3 were impleaded vide order of this Court, dated 06.07.2026 in W.M.P.(MD)No.4953 of 2026) PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 4 to remove the pathway encroachment in Survey No.82 with an extent of 8 ares situated at Poomalaipatti, Sevalur Village, Manapparai Taluk, Trichy District based on the petitioner's representation dated 23.05.2025. For Petitioner : Mr,R.Rajaraman For R1, R4 to R6 : For R3 For R7 Mr.M.P.Senthil Counsel for State of Tamil Nadu Mr.P.Vetrivel Mr.T.M.Madasamy