(Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice) The grievance of the petitioner - Residents' Welfare Association is that the encroachments of Alagapuram Periyaputhur Odai runs through S.No.166/3 in Sona Nagar, Salem-16 are not being removed, affecting the civic services to be provided.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner states that despite all endeavours for more than a decade, the only answer is they are surveying the area.
3. It is pointed out that the land is belonging to the Revenue department and not to the Salem Corporation.
4. We, thus, direct respondent No.3/Tahsildar, Salem Taluk to carry out an inspection of the site with the assistance of the Surveyor within fifteen days of the receipt of the copy of this order and if any encroachment is found as alleged, action in accordance with law be taken and concluded within a maximum period of three months thereafter. In case of any requirement, the police assistance can be sought and respondent No.4 would be assisted in the same.
5. Once the encroachments are removed, the question of providing amenities to the petitioner would also be examined.
6. The writ petition, accordingly, stands disposed of. No costs.
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1.The District Collector, Salem District, Salem.
2.The Commissioner, Salem Corporation, Salem.
3.The Tahshildar, Salem Taluk, Salem.
4.The Inspector of Police, Alagapuram Police Station, Salem.
The Hon'ble Chief Justice and M.Sundar, J.
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