W.P.Crl(MD)No.1241 of 2026 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 27.02.2026 CORAM: THE HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.Crl(MD).No.1241 of 2026 C.Santhi ...Petitioner Vs. 1. The District Collector, Dindigul, Dindigul District. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. 4. The Tahsildar, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. 5. The Superintendent of Police, Officer of Superintendent of Police, Camp Office Water Tower, Ezhil Nagar, Dindigul District. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.1241 of 2026 6. The Inspector of Police, Kodaikanal Police Station, Dindigul District. ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, by directing the 5th respondent to direct the 6th respondent not to interfere in the building activities of the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.A.Arun Ramnath For Respondents : Mr.M.Muthumanikkam (Government Advocate (Civil Side) (R1 to R4) Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.side) (R5 and R6) ORDER This writ petition is filed for Writ of Mandamus directing the 5th respondent to direct the 6th respondent not to interfere in the building activities of the petitioner by considering the petitioner's representation dated 12.02.2026. 2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner submitted that the petitioner has put up construction in Kodaikanal, but the 6th 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.1241 of 2026 respondent has interfered with the petitioner’s construction activities. It was further submitted that the petitioner has obtained building plan approval, that the 6th respondent has no jurisdiction, and that no complaint has been lodged against the petitioner. 3. The learned Government Advocate (Criminal Side) submitted that respondents 5 and 6 have not interfered with the construction undertaken by the petitioner. 4. In view of the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court directs respondents 5 and 6 not to interfere with the construction undertaken by the petitioner. In the event of any encroachment, the revenue authorities shall take action in accordance with law. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. 27.02.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes msrm 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.1241 of 2026 To 1. The District Collector, Dindigul, Dindigul District. 2. The District Revenue Officer, Dindigul, Dindigul District. 3. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. 4. The Tahsildar, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District. 5. The Superintendent of Police, Officer of Superintendent of Police, Camp Office Water Tower, Ezhil Nagar, Dindigul District. 6. The Inspector of Police, Kodaikanal Police Station, Dindigul District. 7. The Additional Public Prosecutor Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Madurai. 4/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.Crl(MD)No.1241 of 2026 S.SRIMATHY, J. msrm W.P.Crl(MD).No.1241 of 2026 27.02.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis