W.P(MD)No.13084 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 03.06.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.13084 of 2025 D.Nagaraj ... Petitioner Vs. 1.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer/ Chairperson, Divisional Monitoring Committee, Illupur, Pudukottai District. 3.The Thasildar, Keeranur, Pudukottai District. ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 3 herein to remove the encroachments on the “Vari” water body situated in Survey No.206/2 of Mathur Village based on the petitioner's representation dated 08.03.2025. 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13084 of 2025 For Petitioner : Mr.N.Ananda Kumar For Respondents : Mr.A.Kannan, Addl. Government Pleader. ORDER Heard both sides. 2.It is not in dispute that S.No.206/2 of Mathur Village has been classified as “Vaari” which is a water body. 3.The petitioner alleges that there are encroachments in the said Vaari. We direct the third respondent to conduct proper survey after issuing notice to all the interested persons. If encroachment is noticed, it shall be removed as per law. The entire exercise shall be completed within a period of four months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13084 of 2025 4.The writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. (G.R.S.J.,) & (B.P.J.,) 03.06.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, Pudukottai District, Pudukottai. 2.The Revenue Divisional Officer/ Chairperson, Divisional Monitoring Committee, Illupur, Pudukottai District. 3.The Thasildar, Keeranur, Pudukottai District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P(MD)No.13084 of 2025 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J. and B.PUGALENDHI, J. ias W.P(MD)No.13084 of 2025 03.06.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis