2026:MHC:1419 WP No. 16699 of 2022 __________ Page1 of 5 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 06-04-2026 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE K. SURENDER WP No. 16699 of 2022 C.M.Sivababu ..Petitioner Vs 1. The Director, Municipal Administration, Santhome, Chennai 600028. 2. The District Collector, Vengikkal, Tiruvannamalai. 3. The Commissioner, Tiruvannamalai Municipality, Thirukovilur Road, Tiruvannamalai 606601. 4. M/s.Arunachala Animal Sanctuary and Rescue Shelter Chengam Road, Tiruvannamalai. 5. M/s.Thuimal Arunai, Santhaimedu, Tiruvannamalai. ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 2nd and 3rd respondent to remove the Encroachments in Santhai Medu, measuring an extent of 9 Acres and 66 cents comprised in T.S.No.1891, Sub-Division, No.1B, Block No. 35, Ward No.04 at Tiruvannamalai Town, Tiruvannamalai District in accordance with law https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16699 of 2022 __________ Page2 of 5 and maintain the same free from any encroachments in view of the petitioner’s representation dated 02.03.2022. For Petitioner : Ms.Paarkavi TV for Mr.J.Ashok For Respondents : Mr. R.Neethiperumal, Govt. Advocate for R1 Mr.T.Arunkumar, Addl. Govt. Pleader for R2 Mr.M.Gnanasekar for R4 R3 and R5 – No appearance Order (Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The Writ of Mandamus has been instituted to direct the respondents 2 and 3 to remove the encroachments in Santhai Medu, measuring an extent of 9 Acres and 66 cents comprised in T.S.No.1891, Sub-Division, No.1B, Block No. 35, Ward No.04 at Tiruvannamalai Town, Tiruvannamalai District in accordance with law and maintain the same free from any encroachments in view of the petitioner’s representation dated 02.03.2022. 2. The learned Additional Government Pleader would submit that the Revenue Authorities conducted inspection and survey and identified encroachments in the Government Poramboke land. The 4th respondent claims to be a licensee to run animal shelter, but he has encroached upon the Government land without any assignment. Therefore, all enforcement actions will be initiated. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16699 of 2022 __________ Page3 of 5 3. The learned counsel for the 4th respondent would submit that there is no encroachment. 4. If so, he is at liberty to submit his explanation/ documents, if any, to defend his case. Per contra, the Authorities found that the encroachments are identified. Therefore, they are bound to proceed with the enforcement actions and remove the encroachments by following the procedures as contemplated under the statute and Rules. The Municipality has to initiate all appropriate actions based on the report of the Revenue Authorities. The said exercise shall be completed within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. (S.M.S.,J.) (K.S.,J.) 06-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No DSA https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16699 of 2022 __________ Page4 of 5 To 1. The Director, Municipal Administration, Santhome, Chennai 600028. 2. The District Collector, Vengikkal, Tiruvannamalai. 3. The Commissioner, Tiruvannamalai Municipality, Thirukovilur Road, Tiruvannamalai 606601. 4. M/s.Arunachala Animal Sanctuary and Rescue Shelter Chengam Road, Tiruvannamalai. 5. M/s.Thuimal Arunai, Santhaimedu, Tiruvannamalai. https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis WP No. 16699 of 2022 __________ Page5 of 5 S.M.SUBRAMANIAM J. AND K.SURENDER J. DSA WP No. 16699 of 2022 06-04-2026 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis