Ravichandran G vs The Special Secretary to Government

WP(MD) No. 31664 of 2026
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT
DATED: 05-11-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN
AND
THE HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI
WP(MD) No. 31664 of 2026
AND
W.M.P.(MD)No.24330 of 2026
CNR:{HCMD011576852026}
G.Ravichandran
No.55/4, Agaram Village,
Balaji Nagar Kattoor,
Thiruverumbur,
Trichy District
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1.
The Special Secretary to Government
Tamil Nadu Water Resources
Department,
Secretariat, Fort St. George,
Chennai - 600 009.
2.
The District Collector
Trichy District.
3. The Chief Engineer
Tamil Nadu Water Resources
Department,
Tiruchirappalli Region,
Trichy District
4. The Executive Engineer
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Tamil Nadu Water Resources
Department,
Ayacut Irrigation Division,
Trichy District
5.
The Assistant Engineer
Tamil Nadu Water Resources
Department,
Ayacut Irrigation Division,
Trichy District
6. The Assistant Director
Department of Survey and Land
Records,
Collectorate Campus,
Cantonment,
Tiruchirappalli District - 620 001
7.
The Revenue Divisional Officer
Trichy District
8. The Tahsildar
Thiruverumbur Taluk, Trichy District
9.
The Head Surveyor
Thiruverumbur Taluk Office,
Trichy District
10. The Authorised Officer
Infant Jesus Church,
Aayar Illam, Melapudur,
Trichy District
11.
Susai Alangaram A
Aayar Illam,
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Melapudur,
Trichy District
..Respondent(s)
Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the
Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of CERTIORARIFIED
MANDAMUS, to call for the records pertaining to the impugned
Form-III Notice dated 09.10.2026 and its consequential
th
communication letter dated 12.10.2026 issued by the 5 respondent
th
and quash the same and consequently restrain the 5 Respondent
from proceeding further in the eviction process until the pending
disposal of Writ petitions in WP (MD) Nos.28509 of 2026 and 28582
of 2026.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.K.Mahendran
For Respondent(s): Ms.K.R.Shivashankari,
Additional Government Pleader
for R-1 to R-9.
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by G.R. SWAMINATHAN J.)
Heard the learned counsel appearing for the writ petitioner
and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the
respondents 1 to 9.
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2. The writ petitioner is a resident of Agaram Village in
Thiruverumbur Taluk. According to the authorities, the petitioner
had committed encroachment in survey No.55/3. In fact, survey
was also conducted.
3. The petitioner has some serious grievances regarding the
manner in which survey was conducted. According to him, original
FMB measurements were not taken into account. He would further
add that on account of the encroachment committed by the
respondents 10 and 11, he is shown in a prejudiced light.
4. We, therefore, direct the eighth respondent to conduct
fresh survey of not only survey No.55/3 but also survey No.55/6.
The petitioner is at liberty to place all the relevant materials before
the eighth respondent within one week from the date of receipt of a
copy of this order. The eighth respondent is expected to show
fidelity to the actual FMB and other revenue documents. In any
event, the petitioner is permitted to submit written representation.
A speaking order shall be passed by the eighth respondent. Survey
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shall be conducted after issuing notice to the petitioner as well as
the tenth respondent and other stake holders, if any. If the survey
results indicate that the petitioner had committed encroachment,
an appropriate order shall be passed. But it should not be enforced
immediately. Breathing time of two weeks shall be given to move
this Court for relief. The impugned order shall abide by the
outcome of the said survey exercise. This writ petition stands
disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected
miscellaneous petition is closed. No costs.
(G.R.S.,J.) (B.P.,J.)
05-11-2026
Index: Yes/No
Speaking/Non-speaking order
Neutral Citation: Yes/No
PMU
Note: Issue order copy on 10.11.2026
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WP(MD) No. 31664 of 2026
To
1.
The Special Secretary to Government
Tamil Nadu Water Resources
Department
Secretariat, Fort St. George
Chennai - 600 009
2.
The District Collector
Trichy District.
3. The Chief Engineer
Tamil Nadu Water Resources
Department
Tiruchirappalli Region
Trichy District
4.
The Executive Engineer
Tamil Nadu Water Resources
Department
Ayacut Irrigation Division
Trichy District
5.
The Assistant Engineer
Tamil Nadu Water Resources
Department
Ayacut Irrigation Division
Trichy District
6. The Assistant Director
Department of Survey and Land
Records
Collectorate Campus
Cantonment
Tiruchirappalli District - 620 001
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7.
The Revenue Division Officer
Trichy District
8.
The Tahsildar
Thiruverumbur Taluk
Trichy District
9.
The Authorised Officer
Infant Jesus Church
Aayar Illam
Melapudur
Trichy District
G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.
AND
B.PUGALENDHI, J.
PMU
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