W.P Crl (MD).No.2566 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 16.12.2025 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P Crl (MD).No. 2566 of 2025 Samuel Petitioner Vs 1.The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by the Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 2.The State of Tamil Nadu rep. by the Inspector of Police, Pappanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District. 3.The Tahsildar, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District. (suo motu impleaded) Respondents PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 1st respondent to instrcut the 2nd respondent not to interfere and extend protection to the Revenue officials and to act accordingly in the light of the order passed in 1/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P Crl (MD).No.2566 of 2025 W.P(MD).No.22535 of 2025, dated 21.08.2025 and follow due process of law based on the petitioner's representation dated, 10.12.2025. For Petitioner : Mr. B. Anandan For Respondents 1 & 2 : Mr. A. Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl. Side) For respondent No.3 : Mr. M.Muthu Manikkam Government Advocate ***** O R D E R This Writ Petition has been filed seeking a direction to the first respondent to instruct the second respondent not to interfere and to extend protection to the Revenue Officials, and to act in accordance with the order passed in W.P.(MD) No.22535 of 2025, dated 21.08.2025, by following due process of law, based on the petitioner’s representation dated 10.12.2025. 2. The Hon’ble Division Bench of this Court, by order dated 21.08.2025, directed the Tahsildar, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, to remove the encroachments in the water body by following due process of law. However, the petitioner has not impleaded the concerned Revenue 2/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P Crl (MD).No.2566 of 2025 Officials in the present Writ Petition. 3. Therefore, this Court, at this stage, impleads the Tahsildar, Thiruvonam Taluk, Thanjavur District, as the third respondent and directs him to issue notice to the encroachers and thereafter, remove the encroachments strictly in accordance with due process of law. 4. With the above observations, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. 16.12.2025 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes trp To 1. The Superintendent of Police, Thanjavur District, Thanjavur. 2. The Inspector of Police, Pappanadu Police Station, Thanjavur District. 3/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P Crl (MD).No.2566 of 2025 S.SRIMATHY, J trp Order made in W.P Crl (MD).No. 2566 of 2025 16.12.2025 4/4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis