1 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 07.09.2011 CORAM: THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE P.JYOTHIMANI and THE HONOURABLE Mr.JUSTICE M.M.SUNDRESH W.P.(MD)Nos.10176 to 10182 of 2011 and M.P.Nos.1,1,1,1,1,1 & 1of 2011 1. M.Pandi : Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.10176 of 2011 2. P.Mari : Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.10177 of 2011 3. S.Ariammal : Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.10178 of 2011 4. D.Saminathan : Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.10179 of 2011 5. Karuppaye : Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.10180 of 2011 6. S.Lakshmi : Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.10181 of 2011 7. V.Muthupandi : Petitioner in W.P.(MD)No.10182 of 2011 Vs. The Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department, Periyar Main Canal Division, Madurai. : Respondent in all W.Ps Common Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Certiorari, calling for the records pertaining to the impugned order of the respondent dated 27.08.2011 in Form No.III and quash the same. For Petitioner : Mr.J.Anandkumar in all W.Ps For Respondents : Mr.K.Mahendran, Spl.G.P. In all W.Ps COMMON ORDER (Order of the Court was made by P.JYOTHIMANI,J.) Mr.K.Mahendran, learned Special Government Pleader takes notice for the respondent. By consent, the Writ petitions itself are taken up for final hearing. https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2 2. The grievance of the petitioners is that without giving show cause notice, the impugned order has been passed, directing to remove the encroachment within 21 days. 3. It is also seen that pursuant to the notice, the petitioners have in fact, submitted their explanations. In such view of the matter, we are of the view that the respondents should be directed to consider the explanation of the petitioners and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law, after giving opportunity to the petitioners, within a period of 6 weeks from the date of receipt of the copy of the order. Till passing of such order, status quo as on date in respect of the possession of the petitioners shall be maintained. The Writ petitions are disposed of accordingly. No costs. Consequently, connected M.Ps.are closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar (RTI) /True Copy/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department, Periyar Main Canal Division, Madurai. +7 CCs to Mr.J.Anand Kumar, Advocate (SR.No.5321) W.P.(MD)Nos.10176 to 10182 of 2011 07.09.2011 nbj NSV/23.9.11/2P/9C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/