and Mr.P.Muthukumar, learned State Government Pleader, for respondents 2, 3, 5 and 6. 2. The learned State Government Pleader submits that Survey No.12 is a road and the measurements would be carried out. If, after the measurements, it is found that there is encroachment, further steps in accordance with law would be taken. It is further stated that Survey No.13/1 is a water body and survey of the same is in progress. In view of the said statement, the writ petition is disposed of. There will be no order as to costs. (S.V.G., CJ.) (P.D.A., J.) 27.06.2023 Index : yes/no Neutral Citation : Yes/No sra To: 1. The Regional Officer, National Highways Authority of India, Plot No.24, 3rd Floor, Sri Towers (SP), Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032. 2. The District Collector, Chengalpet. 3. The Superintendent of Police, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet. THE HON’BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND P.D.AUDIKESAVALU, J. (sra) 4. The Project Director, PIU-Kancheepuram, National Highways Authority of India, No.7/16, Govindarajan Street, Tambaram West, Chennai 600 045. 5. The Tahsildhar, Cheyyur Taluk, Cheyyur, Chengalpet District. 6. The Village Administrative Officer, Melmaruvathur Village, Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District. WP No.30366 of 2022 27.06.2023

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 27.06.2023
CORAM :
THE HON’BLE MR.SANJAY V.GANGAPURWALA, CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
THE HON’BLE MR.JUSTICE P.D.AUDIKESAVALU WP No.30366 of 2022
R.Raja .. Petitioner -vs-
1. The Regional Officer,
National Highways Authority of India,
Plot No.24, 3rd Floor, Sri Towers (SP), Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032.
2. The District Collector, Chengalpet.
3. Superintendent of Police,
Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.
4. The Project Director,
PIU-Kancheepuram,
National Highways Authority of India, No.7/16, Govindarajan Street, Tambaram West, Chennai 600 045.
5. The Tahsildhar, Cheyyur Taluk, Cheyyur, Chengalpet District.
6. Village Administrative Officer,
Melmaruvathur Village,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District.
7. Swayambhu Arulmighu Adhiparasakthi SiddharPeedam, Rep. by President, Melmaruvathur, Chengalpet District.
8. Sridevi .. Respondents
Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to remove the encroachments in S.No.12 measuring 2.02.0 hectares and in S.No.13/1 measuring 0.05.5 hectars of Melmaruvathur Village.
For the Petitioner : Mr.G.Srivenkatesh
For the Respondents : Mrs.S.R.Sumathy
for RR 1 and 4
: Mr.P.Muthukumar,
State Government Pleader, for RR 2, 3, 5 and 6
: No appearance for RR 7 and 8 * * * * *
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by The Hon’ble Chief Justice)
We have heard Mr.G.Srivenkatesh, learned counsel for the petitioner, Mrs.S.R.Sumathy, learned counsel for respondents 1 and 4
and Mr.P.Muthukumar, learned State Government Pleader, for
respondents 2, 3, 5 and 6.
2. The learned State Government Pleader submits that Survey
No.12 is a road and the measurements would be carried out. If, after the measurements, it is found that there is encroachment, further steps in accordance with law would be taken. It is further stated that Survey No.13/1 is a water body and survey of the same is in progress.
In view of the said statement, the writ petition is disposed of.
There will be no order as to costs.
(S.V.G., CJ.) (P.D.A., J.)
27.06.2023
Index : yes/no
Neutral Citation : Yes/No sra
To:
1. The Regional Officer,
National Highways Authority of India,
Plot No.24, 3rd Floor, Sri Towers (SP), Industrial Estate, Guindy, Chennai 600 032.
2. The District Collector, Chengalpet.
3. The Superintendent of Police, Chengalpet District, Chengalpet.
THE HON’BLE CHIEF JUSTICE
AND
P.D.AUDIKESAVALU, J.
(sra)
4. The Project Director,
PIU-Kancheepuram, National Highways
Authority of India, No.7/16, Govindarajan Street, Tambaram West, Chennai 600 045.
5. The Tahsildhar, Cheyyur Taluk, Cheyyur, Chengalpet District.
6. The Village Administrative Officer,
Melmaruvathur Village,
Cheyyur Taluk, Chengalpet District.
WP No.30366 of 2022

27.06.2023