1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 14.09.2011 CORAM THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE R.SUDHAKAR W.P.(MD)No.10454 of 2011 S.Mani ... Petitioner Vs. The District Collector, Theni District, Theni. ... Respondent PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent or any other competent authority to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.10.2010. For Petitioner ... Mr.D.Chandrasekar For Respondent ... Mr.M.Govindan Special Govt. Pleader * * * * * ORDER This writ petition has been filed by the petitioner to issue a writ of Mandamus directing the respondent or any other competent authority to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 18.10.2010. 2. Heard Mr.D.Chandrasekar, learned Counsel for the petitioner and Mr.M.Govindan, learned Special Government Pleader who takes notice for the respondent. 3. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal. 4. The petitioner has made a representation to the respondent on 18.10.2010. Since the said representation has not been considered so far, the writ petition has been filed by the petitioner. 5. The petitioner is directed to make a proper representation to the respondent giving the complete details of his claim over the property in question and the reason for seeking relief against the so called encroacher. Thereafter, the District Collector or the appropriate authority as the case may be is directed to consider the same on its own merits and in accordance with law, as https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 expeditiously as possible. If the right of any third party will be affected, it is necessary that the authority should put such person on notice, so as to avoid the allegations of violation of principles of natural justice. It is made clear that this Court does not express any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's case and the authority shall consider the same on its own merits. 6. The Writ Petition is disposed of as above. No Costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(RTI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To: The District Collector, Theni District, Theni. +1cc to the Special Govt.Pleader, Sr.No. 31576 ssl ssk/27.09.2011 /3c -2p/- W.P.(MD)No.10454 of 2011 14.09.2011 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/