Madras High Court
L.Sathish Babu vs The District Collector on 25 February, 2026
Author: S. M. Subramaniam
Bench: S. M. Subramaniam
2026:MHC:887
WP No. 45651 of 2025
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25-02-2026
CORAM
THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE S. M. SUBRAMANIAM
AND
THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE C.KUMARAPPAN
WP No. 45651 of 2025
L.Sathish Babu
..Petitioner(s)
Vs
1. The District Collector
Coimbatore District, Coimbatore 641018.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer
Coimbatore North, Kavundampalayam,
Coimbatore 641030.
3. The Tahsildar
Annur Taluk, Coimbatore 641653.
4. The Special Officer
Keeranatham Village Panchayat,
Keeranatham, Coimbatore 641653.
5. The Block Development Officer
Sarkar Samakulam Union Office,
Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore 641107.
6. The Inspector Of Police
Kovilpalayam, Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore
641107.
7. Mr.Siva (100 Plus Tea) And (splash Swim
Academy)
No.374 Vsp Arcade, Kgisl-sez Main Road,
Keeranatham Village, Saravanampatti Post,
Coimbatore 641035.
8. Mr.Kannan (momo Gong)
Kgisl-sez Main Road, Keeranatham Village,
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Saravanampatti Post, Coimbatore 641035.
9. Mrs.Neethinithya (tandoori Joint)
Kgisl-sez Main Road, Keeranatham Village,
Saravanampatti Post, Coimbatore 641035.
10. Mr.Devasidas (sakthi House Biriyani Hotel)
No.2a/2, Saras Building, Kgisl-sez Main
Road, Keeranatham Village, Saravanampatti
Post, Coimbatore 641035.
11. Mr.Kuppusamy (k.S.Chicken)
Kgisl-sez Main Road, Keeranatham Village,
Saravanampatti Post, Coimbatore 641035.
12. Mr.Umedaram Ji Gujar (dev Narayan Tea
Stall)
Kgisl-sez Main Road, Keeranatham Village,
Saravanampatti Post, Coimbatore 641035.
13. Mr.Ramani Stalin (the Banking Society)
Kgisl-sez Main Road, Keeranatham Village,
Saravanampatti Post, Coimbatore 641035.
..Respondent(s)
Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India
issuing writ of mandamus directing the respondents 1-6 to Remove / Evict
Encroachments made by the Respondents 7 to 13 in Survey Nos. 375/7B,
375/1A, 375/2B, 375/5B, 376/2B, 377/3, 378/2A, 378/2B, 371/2A, 371/2B,
370/1 at 60 feet KGISL-SEZ Main Road, Keeranatham Village, Annur Taluk,
Coimbatore District based on petitioner representation dated 25.09.2025.
For Petitioner(s): Mr.M.Loganathan
For Respondent(s): Mr.M.Prem Kumar
Government Advocate for R1-4
Mr.S.J.Mohamed Sathik
Government Advocate for R5
Mr.M.Babu Muthumeeran
Additional Public Prosecutor for R6
NA for R7-13
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ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by S.M.Subramaniam J.) The writ on hand has been instituted to direct the respondents 1-6 to Remove / Evict Encroachments made by the Respondents 7 to 13 in Survey Nos. 375/7B, 375/1A, 375/2B, 375/5B, 376/2B, 377/3, 378/2A, 378/2B, 371/2A, 371/2B, 370/1 at 60 feet KGISL-SEZ Main Road, Keeranatham Village, Annur Taluk, Coimbatore District based on petitioner representation dated 25.09.2025.
2.Learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents would submit that survey has been conducted and encroachments are identified.
Showcase notice was issued to the encroachers under the provisions of the Act.
3. Since enforcement action has been commenced, respondents are directed to follow the procedure by affording opportunity to all the parties, and thereafter conclude the enforcement action by evicting the encroachers within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. With the above direction, the writ petition is disposed of. No cost.
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(S.M.S.,J.) (C.K.,J.) 25-02-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Neutral Citation: Yes/No GD To
1. The District Collector Coimbatore District, Coimbatore 641018.
2. The Revenue Divisional Officer Coimbatore North, Kavundampalayam, Coimbatore 641030.
3. The Tahsildar Annur Taluk, Coimbatore 641653.
4. The Special Officer Keeranatham Village Panchayat, Keeranatham, Coimbatore 641653.
5. The Block Development Officer Sarkar Samakulam Union Office, Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore 641107.
6. The Inspector Of Police Kovilpalayam, Kovilpalayam, Coimbatore 641107.
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AND C.KUMARAPPAN, J.
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