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2026:MHC:1103 WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page1 of 27 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12-03-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER WP Nos. 12709, 12154, 12250, 12266, 12267, 12268, 12523, 12534, 12724 & 7418 of 2022 and WMP Nos.11998, 11995, 11603, 11703, 11705, 11736, 11737, 11738, 11739, 11740, 11986, 12170, 12172, 12188, 12189, 7416 & 11987 of 2022 WP.No.12709 of 2022:
1. Ravanammal
2. A.Ambujam
3. N.Lakshmi
4. S.Sekar
5. D.Adhilakshmi
6. R.Tamimbasha
7. K.Alamelu ..Petitioners Vs
1. The Government Of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600009. 2. The principal secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai 600003. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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4. The Chairman/Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chennai 600005. 5. The Executive Engineer, Zone-II, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 600087. 6. The District Collector, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. 7. The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organisation), Chepauk, Chennai. 8. The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organisation), Palar Water Basin, Chepauk, Chennai. 9. The Taluk Surveyor, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. ..Respondents WP No. 12154 of 2022 S.Pandian ..Petitioner(s) Vs
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 003. 4. The Chairman /Managing Director, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page3 of 27 Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 005. 5. The Executive Engineer, Zone-11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai-600 087
6. The District Collector, Collectorate buildings, Chennai. 7. The Chief Engineer, Public works Department, (Water Resource Organization), Chepauk, Chennai. 8. The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organization), Palar Water Basin, Chepauk, Chennai. 9. The Taluk Surveyor, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. ..Respondents WP No. 12268 of 2022
1. V.Kamatchi
2. V.Vignesh ..Petitioners Vs
1. The Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat, Chennai 05. 2. The Zonal Officer, Zone 11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No. 123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 600 087.
https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No. 5, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai 05
4. The Tahsildar, Maduravoyal Taluk, Bharathi Salai, Nolambur Phase II, Mogappair West, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600 037. ..Respondents WP No. 12267 of 2022
1. G.Chandra
2. G.Suganya
3. G.TamilSelvan ..Petitioners Vs
1. The Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Secretariat,Chennai 05. 2. The Zonal Officer, Zone 11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No. 123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 600 087. 3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No. 5, Kamarajar Salai Chepauk, Chennai 05. 4. The Tahsildar, Maduravoyal Taluk, Bharathi Salai, Nolambur Phase II, Mogappair West, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600 037. ..Respondents https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page5 of 27 WP No. 12266 of 2022 B.Kumar ..Petitioner Vs
1. The Principal Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, Secretariat,Chennai 05. 2. The Zonal Officer, Zone 11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No. 123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 600 087. 3. The Chairman, Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, No. 5, Kamarajar Salai, Chepauk, Chennai 05. 4. The Tahsildar, Maduravoyal Taluk, Bharathi Salai, Nolambur Phase II, Mogappair West, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600 037. ..Respondents WP No. 12250 of 2022
1. C.Annamalai
2. P.Elumalai
3. M.Chandra
4. Mariyapan
5. Kuppammal.D
6. S.Ravi
7. P.Amsa
8. Ellammal
9. Thamayanthi https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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10. G.Indira ..Petitioners Vs
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep by its Secretary, Housing and Urban Development department, Fort St. George, Chennai- 600 009. 2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai- 600 003. 4. The Chairman / Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, KamarajarSalai, Chennai- 600 005. 5.
The Executive Engineer, Zone-11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai- 600 087. 6. The District Collector, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. 7. The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organization), Chepauk, Chennai
8. The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resource organization), Palar Water Basin, Chepauk, Chennai. 9. The Taluk Surveyor, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. ..Respondents https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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1. T.Ravikumar
2. K. Mari
3. K. Srinivasan
4. T.Ellappan
5. M. Mumtaj Begam
6. G.Bavani
7. K. Shanthi
8. Megala
9. T.Chittibabu
10. Vijaya
11. M. Rajendran ..Petitioners Vs
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 09. 2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, secretariat, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Building, Chennai 03. 4. The Chairman / Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No. 5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai 05. 5. The Executive Engineer, Zone 11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No. 123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 87. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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6. The District Collector, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. 7. The chief Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resources Organization), Chepauk, Chennai. 8. The Superintending Engineer Public Works Department, (Water Resources Organization ) , Palar Water Basin, Chepauk, Chennai. 9. The Taluk Surveyor, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai ..Respondents WP No. 12534 of 2022
1. Lakshmi
2. T.Mohan
3. R.Raman
4. Mani.K
5. D.Arumugam
6. Kuppusamy K
7. Rajeswari ..Petitioners Vs
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by its Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 09. 2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page9 of 27 Rippon Buildings, Chennai 03. 4.
The Chairman/ Managing Director Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai 05. 5. The Executive Engineer Zone 11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 87. 6. The District Collector, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. 7. The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organisation), Chepauk, Chennai. 8. The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organization), Palar Water Basin, Chepauk , Chennai. 9. The Taluk Surveyor, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. ..Respondents WP No. 12724 of 2022
1. S.Vijaya
2. M.Chellappan
3. P.Veeraswamy
4. R.Kuzhanthai Doss
5. P.Arumugam
6. V.Devaki ..Petitioners Vs
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page10 of 27 Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 003. 4. The Chairman/Managing Director, Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 005. 5. The Executive Engineer, Zone-11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. 6. The District Collector, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. 7. The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organisation), Chepauk, Chennai. 8. The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department, (Water Resources Organisation), Palar Water Basin, Chepauk, Chennai. 9. The Taluk Surveyor, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. ..Respondents WP No. 7418 of 2022 A.Muthuvel ..Petitioner Vs
1. The Commissioner, Corporation of Chennai, Rippon building, Chennai-03. 2. The Zonal Officer, https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page11 of 27 Zone-II, Corporation of Chennai, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai-87,
3. The Tahsildar, Maduravoyal Taluk, Chennai-95.
..Respondents Prayer and appearance WP.No.12709 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 7th and 8th respondent to issue direction to the 9th respondent to conduct the survey of total extent of Ramapuram Lake in S.F.No. 239/2A, Ramapuram, Chennai with the aid of the respondents 4 to 6 and prepare a chart and register pointing out the boundaries of the Lake for the purpose of identifying the limits of Lake as per Section (6) of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and after surveying the same handover the report to the 8th respondent as referred to in Section (6) (2) of Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and on such handing over the chart and register publish notice in such manner prescribed or pointing out the boundaries of the tank by taking in to consideration of the G.O.Ms.No. 293 issued by the Revenue (NI.MU.5(2) Department dated 13/05/2005 excluding the Lands bearing T.S.No. 239/2 Part to an extent of 1.66 Hectares and consequently not to take action against the petitioners peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property of the stiuated at No. 3/54, 3/34, 3/5, 3/52, No.3/37, No.3/8, No.3/18 V.O.C Street, Thirumalai Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai respectively without due process of law. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Umapathi For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt.
Pleader for R1, 2, 6 to 9 No appearance for R3 & 5 Mr.P.Suresh Babu, Standing Counsel for R4 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page12 of 27 WP No. 12154 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 7th and 8th respondent to issue direction to the 9th respondent to conduct the survey of total extent of Ramapuram Lake in S.F.No.239/2A,Ramapuram, chennai with the aid of the respondents 4 to 6 and prepare a chart and register pointing out the boundaries of the Lake for the purpose of identifying the limits of Lake as per section (6) of the TamilNadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act 2007 and after surveying the same handover the report to the 8th respondent as referred to in section (6) (2) of TamilNadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and on such handing over the chart and register, publish a notice in such manner prescribed or pointing out the boundaries of the tank and consequently not to take action against the petitioner’s peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property of the situated at No.3/37,Natarajan Salai, Ramapuram, Chennai – 600 089 without due process of law. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Umapathi For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 , 2, 6 to 9 No appearance for R3 & 5 Mr.P.Suresh Babu, Standing Counsel for R4 WP No. 12268 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, call for the records pertaining to the eviction notice bearing Ma. A11. Na.Ka. No. / 3987 / 2022 dated 26.04.2022 issued by the 2nd Respondent herein and quash the same and consequently direct the 3rd Respondent to execute the sale deed infavour us. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Yogeswarna For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 & R4 No appearance for R2 Mr.P.Suresh Babu, Standing Counsel for R3 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page13 of 27 WP No. 12267 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, call for the records pertaining to the eviction notice bearing Ma.A11.
Na.Ka.No./ 3987/2022 dated 26.04.2022 issued by the 2nd respondent herein and quash the same and consequently direct the 3rd respondent to execute the sale deed infavour us. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Yogeswaran For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 & R4 No appearance for R2 Mr.P.Suresh Babu, Standing Counsel for R3 WP No. 12266 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Call for the records pertaining to the eviction notice bearing Ma. A11. Na.Ka. No. / 3987 / 2022 dated 26.04.2022 issued by the 2nd Respondent herein and quash the same and consequently direct the 3rd Respondent to execute the sale deed infavour us. For Petitioner : Mr.D.Yogeswaran For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1 & R4 No appearance for R2 Mr.P.Suresh Babu, Standing Counsel for R3 WP No. 12250 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 7th and 8th respondent to issue direction to the 9th respondent to conduct the Survey of total extent of Ramapuram Lake in S..F. No. 239 / 2A, Ramapuram, Chennai with the aid of the respondents 4 to 6 and prepare a chart and register pointing out the boundaries of the Lake for the purpose of identifying the limits of Lake as per Section (6) of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and after Surveying the same handover the report to the 8th respondent as referred to in section (6) (2) of Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and on Such handing over the chart and register, publish a notice in such manner https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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consideration of the G.O.Ms.No. 293 issued by the Revenue (NI.MU.5(2) Department dated 13/05/2005 excluding the Lands bearing T.S.No. 239/2 Part to an extent of 1.66 Hectares and consequently not to take action against the petitioners peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property of the situated at No. 3/10, 3/29, 3/6, 3/53, No.3/22, No.3/10, No.3/4, 3/48, 3/27, 3/24, V.O.C Street, Thirumalai Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai respectively without due process of law. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Umapathi For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1, 2, 6 to 9 No appearance for R3&5 Mr.P.Suresh Babu, Standing Counsel for R4 WP No. 12523 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, Directing the 7th and 8th respondent to issue direction to thee 9th respondet to conduct the survey of total extent of Ramapuram Lake in S.F. No. 239 / 2A, Ramapuram chennai with the aid of the respondents 4to 6 and prepare a chart and register pointing out the boundaries of th lake for the purpose of identifying the limits of Lake as per section(6) of the Tamil nadu protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment act, 2007 and After surveying th same handover the report to the 8th respondnet as referred to in section (6) (2) of tamil nadu protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encorachmetn act, 2007 and on such handing over the chart and register publish a notice in such manner prescribed of pointing out the boundaries of the tank by taking into consideration of the G.O.Ms. No. 293 issued by the revenue (NI.MU.5(2) Department dated 13/05/2005 excluding the Lands bearing T.S.No. 239/2 Part to an extent of 1.66 Hectares and consequently not to take action against the petitioners peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property of the situated at No. 3/51, 3/16, 3/19, 3/50, No.3/5, No.3/8, No.3/56, 3/6, 3/38, 3/14, 3/55, V.O.C Street, Thirumalai Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai respectively without due process of law. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page15 of 27 For Petitioner : Mr.N.Umapathi For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt.
Pleader for R1, 2, 6 to 9 No appearance for R3 & 5 Mr.B.Balaji, Standing Counsel for R4 WP No. 12534 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 7th and 8th respondent to issue direction to the 9th respondent to conduct the survey of total extent of Ramapuram Lake in S.F. No. 239/2A, Ramapuram Chennai, with the aid of the Respondents 4 to 6 and prepare a chart and register pointing out the boundaries of the Lake for the purpose of identifying the limits of Lake as per Section (6) of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and after Surveying the same handover the report to the 8th respondent as referred to in Section (6) (2) of Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and on such handing over the chart and register, publish a notice in such manner prescribed or pointing out the boundaries of the tank by taking in to
Consideration of the G.O .Ms.No. 293 issued by the revenue (NI. MU.5(2) Department dated 13/05/2005 excluding the lands bearing T.S. No. 239/2 part to an extent of 1.66 Hectares and consequently not to take action against the petitioners peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property of the situated at 3/35, No. 3/8, No. 3/23, No. 3/57, No. 3/21, No. 3/43 No. 3/11 VOC Street, Thirumalai Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai respectively without due process of law. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Umapathi For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R1, 2, 6 to 9 No appearance for R3&5 Mr.B.Balaji, Standing Counsel for R4 WP No. 12724 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 7th and 8th https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page16 of 27 respondent to issue direction to the 9th respondent to conduct the Survey of total extent of Ramapuram Lake in S.F.No. 239/2A, Ramapuram, Chennai with aid of the respondents 4 to 6 and prepare a chart and register pointing out the boundaries of the Lake for the purpose of identifying the limits of Lake as per Section (6) of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and after Surveying the same handover the report to the 8th respondent as referred to in Section (6)(2) of Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and on Such handing over the chart and register, publish a notice in such manner prescribed or pointing out the boundaries of the tank by taking in to Consideration of the G.O.Ms.No.293 issued by the Revenue (NI.MU.5(2) Department dated 13/05/2005 excluding the Lands bearing T.S.No. 239/2 Part to an extent of 1.66 Hectares and Consequently not to take action against the Petitioners peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property of the situated at No.3/7, 3/3, 3/5, 3/12, 3/15, 3/7, VOC Street, Thirumalai Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai respectively without due process of law. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Umapathi For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt.
Pleader for R1, 2, 6 to 9 No appearance for R3 &5 Mr.P.Suresh Babu, Standing Counsel for R4 WP No. 7418 of 2022: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Certiorari, Call for the records relating to the impugned order dated 16.03.2022 issued by the 2nd respondent in and to quash the same. For Petitioner : Mr.C.Prabakaran For Respondents: Mr.T.Arun Kumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R3 No appearance for R1 & 2 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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Order (Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) Writ of Mandamus has been instituted seeking a direction to the respondents to conduct a Survey of total extent of Ramapuram Lake in S.F.No. 239/2A, Ramapuram, Chennai with aid of the respondents and prepare a chart and register pointing out the boundaries of the Lake for the purpose of identifying the limits of Lake as per Section (6) of the Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and after Surveying the same handover the report to the Superintending Engineer as referred to in Section (6)(2) of Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 and on such handing over the chart and register, publish a notice in such manner prescribed or pointing out the boundaries of the tank by taking into consideration of the G.O.Ms.No.293 issued by the Revenue (NI.MU.5(2) Department dated 13/05/2005 excluding the Lands bearing T.S.No. 239/2 Part to an extent of 1.66 Hectares and Consequently not to take action against the Petitioners’ peaceful possession and enjoyment of the property situated at VOC Street, Thirumalai Nagar, Ramapuram, Chennai respectively. 2. The relief as such sought for in the present Writ Petitions is misconceived and cannot be granted. The claim of the petitioners are that they are in possession of the portion of land adjacent to Ramapuram Lake. It is contended that the Authorities have taken a decision that the lands under https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page18 of 27 the occupation of the petitioners falling under lake area and proposed to initiate eviction proceedings under the Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007. However, the enforcement actions are yet to be initiated by following the procedures. Thus, the Writ Petitions are pre-mature. Even on receipt of notice, if any, issued by the competent Authority, the aggrieved encroachers have to submit their explanations along with the documents, if any, to the Authority, who in turn is bound to consider the same and take final decision to proceed with the enforcement actions in the manner contemplated under the Act and Rules. 3. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that the show cause notice has been issued by the Corporation under the Chennai Corporation Act.
However, if it is the water body, eviction proceedings are to be initiated under the Tamil Nadu Protection of Tanks and Eviction of Encroachment Act, 2007 by the competent Authority of Water Resources Organization of the Public Works Department. 4. May that as it be, this Court is of the considered view that the Authorities are bound to conduct inspection and survey the subject land and identify the encroachments, if any, in the water body (lake area) and thereafter initiate appropriate action for eviction of encroachment by following the procedures as contemplated. If it is a water body, then relevant statute applicable is to be pressed into service for initiation of eviction proceedings. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page19 of 27 The petitioners are at liberty to defend their case on receipt of any further notice from the competent Authority. 5. Accordingly, these Writ Petitions are dismissed. No costs. Consequently, WMP.Nos.12170, 11986, 12188, 11703, 11995, 11739 and 11736 of 2022 praying to permit the petitioners to join together and file a single Writ petition are ordered and the other connected miscellaneous petitions are closed. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 12-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DSA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page20 of 27 To
1. The Secretary, Government Of Tamil Nadu, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St. George, Chennai 600009. 2. The principal secretary to Government Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai 600003. 4. The Chairman/managing Director Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5 Kamarajar Salai, Chennai 600005. 5. The Executive Engineer Zone-II, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai
600087. 6. The District Collector Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. 7. The Chief Engineer Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organisation), Chepauk, Chennai. 8. The Superintending Engineer Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organisation), palar Water Basin, Chepauk, Chennai. 9. The Taluk Surveyor, Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. WP No. 12154 of 2022 To
1. The Government of Tamil nadu Rep by its secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St.George, chennai-600 090
2. The Principal Secretary to Government Revenue Department, Secretariat, chennai https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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3.
The Commissioner Greater chennai corporation, Rippon Buildings, chennai-600 003
4. The Chairman /Managing Director TamilNadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamarajar salai, chennai-600 005
5. The Executive Engineer Zone-11, Greater chennai corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, chennai-600 087
6. The District collector Collectorate buildings, chennai
7. The Chief Engineer Public works Department , Public works Department, (Water Resource Organation chepauk, Chennai
8. The Superintending Engineer Public Works Department (Water Resource Organization), Palar water basin, Chepauk, chennai
9. The Taluk Surveyor collectorate buildings, chennai WP No. 12268 of 2022 To
1. The Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Secretariat Chennai 05
2. The Zonal Officer Zone 11, Greater Chennai Corporation No. 123, Arcot Road Valasaravakkam Chennai 600 087
3. The Chairman Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board No. 5, Kamarajar Salai Chepauk, Chennai 05 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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4. The Tahsildar Maduravoyal Taluk, Bharathi Salai, Nolambur Phase II, Mogappair West, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600 037 WP No. 12267 of 2022 To
1. The Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Secretariat ,Chennai 05
2. The Zonal Officer Zone 11, Greater Chennai Corporation No. 123, Arcot Road Valasaravakkam Chennai 600 087
3. The Chairman Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board No. 5, Kamarajar Salai Chepauk, Chennai 05
4. The Tahsildar Maduravoyal Taluk, Bharathi Salai, Nolambur Phase II, Mogappair West, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600 037 WP No. 12266 of 2022 To
1. The Principal Secretary Housing and Urban Development Department, Government of Tamil Nadu Secretariat Chennai 05
2. The Zonal officer Zone 11, Greater Chennai Corporation No. 123, Arcot Road Valasaravakkam Chennai 600 087
3. The Chairman Tamilnadu Urban Habitat Development Board No. 5, Kamarajar Salai Chepauk, Chennai 05
4. The Tahsildar Maduravoyal Taluk, Bharathi Salai, Nolambur Phase II, Mogappair West, Ambattur Industrial Estate, Chennai 600 037 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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1.
The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep by its Secretary, Housing and Urban Development department, Fort St. George,Chennai- 600 009. 2. The Principal Secretary to Government Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai- 600 003. 4. The Chairman / Managing Director Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, KamarajarSalai, Chennai- 600 005. 5. The Executive Engineer Zone-11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai- 600 087. 6. The District Collector Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. 7. The Chief Engineer Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organization), Chepauk, Chennai
8. The Superintending Engineer Public Works Department, (Water Resource organization), Palar Water Basin, Chepauk, Chennai. 9. The Taluk Surveyor Collectorate Buildings, chennai. WP No. 12523 of 2022 To
1. The Government of Tamil nadu Rep. by its Secretary, housing and Urban development Departmeent Fort St. Goege chennai 09
2. The principal Secretry to Government Revenue Department secretariat, Chennai https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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3. The commissioner Greaer chennai corproation Rippon Building chennai 03
4. The chairman / Managing Driector Tamil nadu slum clearnace board No. 5kamarajar salai chennai 05
5. The executive Engineer Zone 11 Greater chennai corproation No. 123 Arcot Road Valasaravakkam chennai 87
6. The District Collector Collectorate Buildings chennai
7. The chief Engineer Public works department (Water resourcee organization ) chepauk chennai
8. The superintending Engineer Public works department (Water resourcee organization ) palar Water basin chepauk chennai
9. The Taluk surveyor Collectorate Buildings chennai WP No. 12534 of 2022 To
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St.George, Chennai 09
2. The Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai
3. The Commissioner Greater Chennai corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai 03
4. The Chairman/ Managing Director Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai 05 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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The Executive Engineer Zone 11, Greater Chennai corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 87
6. The District Collector Collectorate Buildings, Chennai
7. The Chief Engineer Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organisation), Chepauk, Chennai
8. The Superintending engineer Public Works Department, (water Resource Organization), PAlar Water BAsin, Chepauk , Chennai
9. The Taluk Surveyor Collectorate Buildings, Chennai WP No. 12724 of 2022 To
1. The Government of Tamil Nadu Rep. by its Secretary, Housing and Urban Development Department, Fort St.George, Chennai-600 009. 2. The Principal Secretary to Government Revenue Department, Secretariat, Chennai. 3. The Commissioner Greater Chennai Corporation, Rippon Buildings, Chennai-600 003. 4. The Chairman/Managing Director Tamil Nadu Slum Clearance Board, No.5, Kamarajar Salai, Chennai-600 005. 5. The Executive Engineer Zone-11, Greater Chennai Corporation, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, Chennai-600 087. 6. The District Collector Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
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7. The Chief Engineer Public Works Department, (Water Resource Organisation), Chepauk, Chennai. 8. The Superintending Engineer Public Works Department, (Water Resources Organisation), Palar Water Basin, Chepauk, Chennai. 9. The Taluk Surveyor Collectorate Buildings, Chennai. WP No. 7418 of 2022 To
1. The Commissioner Corporation of Chennai, Rippon building, Chennai-01. 2. The Zonal officer, Zone-II, Corporation of Chennai, No.123, Arcot Road, Valasaravakkam, chennai-87,
3. The Tahsildar, Maduravoyal Taluk, Chennai-95. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis
WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch __________ Page27 of 27 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J. AND K.SURENDER J. DSA WP No. 12709 of 2022 etc., batch 12-03-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis