V.. R. Palaniamy v. The Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.06.2022

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE N. ANAND VENKATESH W.P.No.17265 of 2009 and W.M.P.No.1 of 2009 V.R.Palanisamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Collector, Tiruppur Collector, Tiruppur.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruppur, Tiruppur District.

3. The Tahsildar, Tiruppur Taluk, Tiruppur District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Mangalam Police Station, Tiruppur Taluk, Tiruppur District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from obstructing the supply of water taking from the bore well and open well of the petitioner situated in Sno.133/1B, Attayampalayam, Iduvampalayam (via), Iduvoi Post, Tiruppur Taluk, Tiruppur District through tanker lorries for domestic and drinking purposes in and around Tiruppur by the petitioner. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Doraisamy For Respondents: Mr.C.Sathish Government Advocate

O R D E R

This writ petition was filed filed for issue of writ of mandamus directing the respondents from obstructing the supply of water from bore well and the open well of the petitioner for domestic and drinking purposes.

2.When the matter was taken up for hearing on 13.06.2022, this Court directed the learned Government Advocate to take

instructions from the respondents and inform about the present status.

3.When the matter was taken up for hearing today, the learned Government Advocate produced the written instructions received from the Tahsildar, Tiruppur South along with the undertaking given by the petitioner.

4.It is seen from this document that the petitioner has given an undertaking to use the water only for agricultural purposes and not for any other purposes. In the written instructions, the Tahsildar has informed that from the year 2010 onwards, the water is used only for agricultural purposes till date.

5.In view of the above and the undertaking given by the petitioner, the petitioner shall be permitted to use the water only for agricultural purposes and no disturbance shall be caused to the petitioner till he abides by his undertaking. 6.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No Costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. Sd/- Assistant Registrar(CCC) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar ssr To

1. The Collector, Tiruppur Collector, Tiruppur.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruppur Collector, Tiruppur.

3. The Tahsildar, Tiruppur Taluk, Tiruppur District.

4. The Inspector of Police, Mangalam Police Station, Tiruppur Taluk, Tiruppur District.

+1cc to Mr.S.Doraisamy, Advocate, S.R.No.39475 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.39880 W.P.No.17265 of 2009 and W.M.P.No.1 of 2009 RLD(CO) CT/11/07/2022