#survey order

Madurai High Court reinforces the state’s duty under Article 226 to protect public land by directing revenue authorities to conduct surveys within two weeks and remove encroachments within three months, ensuring due process. The ruling underscores the Public Trust Doctrine, mandating swift action to prevent arbitrary delays in encroachment cases.

Madras HC rules that administrative delays in executing land assignment orders for Adi Dravidar beneficiaries violate constitutional rights under Article 21. The court mandates a 12-week deadline for survey and demarcation, ensuring timely implementation of welfare schemes and protecting marginalized communities' right to shelter.