(Order of the Court was made by the Acting Chief Justice) Mr.R.Vijayakumar, learned Additional Government Pleader took notice on behalf of the respondent. 2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.
3. Calling into question the proceedings issued by the respondent dated 14.2.2017 directing the petitioners to remove the encroachments within seven days, the present writ petitions are filed on the plea that the petitioners are the owners of the premises and construction has been made after obtaining planning permission from the competent authority. It is claimed that the petitioners are paying property tax and have obtained electricity service connection. It is their further plea that the area is a fully developed and not a water body as claimed by the respondent and moreover, the respondent is not a competent authority to initiate the proceedings. It is further pleaded that pursuant to the show cause notice dated 20.1.2017, the petitioners submitted explanations on 2.2.2017 and 6.2.2017 respectively and the same may be directed to be considered before encroachments as alleged are removed, which according to the petitioners is scheduled on 22.2.2017.
3. Considering the plea of the petitioners that pursuant to the show cause notice issued by the respondent they had submitted explanations on 2.2.2017 and 6.2.2017 respectively, we direct the respondent to consider the same and pass appropriate orders in accordance with law within fifteen days from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. Till such time an order is passed by the respondent, there shall be an order of status quo.
The petitions stand disposed of accordingly. No costs.
Consequently, W.M.P.Nos.4547 to 4550 of 2017 are closed.
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AND R.MAHADEVAN,J.
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