IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS DATED: 12.8.2011 CORAM THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE M.JAICHANDREN Writ Petition No.5467 of 2011 K.NAGARAJAN [ PETITIONER ] Vs 1 THE COLLECTOR SALEM DISTRICT SALEM 2 THE TAHSILDAR TAHSILDAR OFFICE SALEM [ RESPONDENTS ] Prayer: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing respondents 1 and 2 to remove encroachments and obstruction made in common pathway situated at ward K, block 18, in T.S.No.298, 299 and 301 in Salem Taluk and Salem City by considering the representation of this petitioner dated 24.12.2010 and 12.1.2011. For petitioner : Mr.R.Marudhachalamurthy For respondents : Mr.N.Visakamurthy Government Advocate O R D E R Mr.N.Visakamurthy, the learned Government Advocate, takes notice for the respondents. 2. At this stage of the hearing of the writ petition, the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner had submitted that it would suffice, if the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 24.12.2010, on merits and in accordance with law, within a specified period. 3. The learned Government Advocate appearing on behalf of the respondents, has no objection for such an order being passed by this Court. 4. In view of the submissions made by the learned counsels appearing on either side, the second respondent is directed to dispose of the representation, dated 24.12.2010, on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity of hearing to the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ petitioner, as well as to Sadaya Gounder, s/o.Krishna Gounder, Periyeri Village, Peramanur, Salem-7, who is said to have caused some obstructions on the common pathway in question, and to the other persons concerned, if any, within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. However, if it is found that the matter involves a civil dispute, the second respondent may direct the parties concerned to approach the appropriate civil forum to get the necessary reliefs, in the manner known to law. The petitioner is directed to furnish a copy of the representation, dated 24.12.2010, to the second respondent, along with a copy of this order. It is made clear that this Court, by this order, has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter. 5. Accordingly, the writ petition is disposed of, with the above directions. No costs. Connected M.P.Nos.1 and 2 of 2011 are closed. Sd/ Asst.Registrar /true copy/ Sub Asst.Registrar lan To: 1 THE COLLECTOR SALEM DISTRICT SALEM 2 THE TAHSILDAR TAHSILDAR OFFICE SALEM 1 cc To The Government Pleader, SR.50147 1 CC to Mr.R.Marudhachalamurthy, Advocate, S.R.No.50077 Writ Petition No.5467 of 2011 KJI(CO) SRA(9/9/2011) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/