W.P.CRL.(MD)No.2194 of 2025 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 11.02.2026 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P.CRL.(MD)No.2194 of 2025 and WMP CRL.(MD)No.186 of 2026 G.Vinoth ... Petitioner Vs. 1. The Sub Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. 2. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Kovilpatti West Police Station, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. 4. The Municipality, Avalnatham Village, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. ... Respondents R4 is sumotu impleaded as per the order of this Court dated 11.02.2026 in WP Crl(md).No.2194 of 2025. 1/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.2194 of 2025 PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to complete the proceedings of Na.Ka.A1/8526/2023 dated 24.10.2025 initiated by him with regard to take immediate and appropriate action to remove the dilapidated and dangerous Madam belong to the petitioner's Kammavar Community situated in Survey No,919/2, Aavalnatham Village, Kovilpatti Taluk, Thoothukudi District under Section 152(1)(d) of BNSS 2023 within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioners : Mr.R.Murugappan For Respondents : Mr.Muthu Manikkam Government Advocate (Civil Side) (R1, R2 and R4) Mr.A.S.Abul Kalaam Azad Government Advocate (Crl.Side) (R3) O R D E R This petition has been filed seeking to direct the 1st respondents to complete the proceedings in Na.Ka.A1/8526/2023 dated 24.10.2025. 2. This Court suo-motu impleads The Municipality, Avalnatham Village, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District, as the fourth respondent. 2/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.2194 of 2025 3. The learned Government Advocate (Civil & Criminal Side) submitted that the appropriate authority to deal with the issue is the local body; however, it is observed that certain orders have already been passed in this regard. 4. In view of the above, this Court directs the Tahsildar/second respondent to take up the petitioner’s complaint and coordinate with the concerned local body authorities, who shall assess the building after obtaining a stability certificate from the competent authority, and thereafter pass appropriate orders in accordance with law, within a period of four weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.. 5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition (Criminal) is disposed of. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 11.02.2026 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes NCC : Yes / No msrm 3/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis W.P.CRL.(MD)No.2194 of 2025 To 1. The Sub Collector/Revenue Divisional Officer, Revenue Divisional Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. 2. The Tahsildar, Taluk Office, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. 3. The Inspector of Police, Kovilpatti West Police Station, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. 4. The Municipality, Avalnatham Village, Kovilpatti, Thoothukudi District. 5. 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.2194 of 2025 S.SRIMATHY, J msrm Order made in W.P.CRL.(MD)No.2194 of 2025 and WMP CRL.(MD)No.186 of 2026 11.02.2026 5/5 https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis