T.K.Suresh, v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 08.07.2021

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE R. MAHADEVAN Writ Petition Nos.28953 to 28955 of 2012 and 29676 of 2012 and M.P.Nos.1 to 1 of 2012 T.K.Suresh ... Petitioner in W.P.No.28953/2012 B.Nishanth ... Petitioner in W.P.No.28954/2012 K.Balachander ... Petitioner in W.P.No.28955/2012 The Ooty Water Tanker Lorry Owners Association Represented by its President T.K.Suresh, No.27C Sydnehams Cottage Higgins Road, Udhagamandalam ... Petitioner in W.P.No.29676/2012 -Vs1.The District Collector Nilgiris District Collectorate, Udhagamandalam 2.The Tahsildar Udhagamandalam Taluk Taluk Office, Udhagamandalam

...Respondents in

W.P.Nos.28953 to 28955 of 2012 1.The District Collector Nilgiris District Collectorate Udhagamandalam 2.The District Revenue Officer Nilgiris District Collectorate Udhagamandalam 3.The Tahsildar Udhagamandalam Taluk Taluk Office Udhagamandalam

...Respondents in

W.P.No.29676 of 2012

Prayer in W.P.Nos.28953 to 28955 of 2012: Writ Petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from interfering with the petitioner's business of distribution of water, through tankers within the limits of Udhagamandalam Taluk, Nilgiris District.

Prayer in W.P.No.29676 of 2012: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India to issue a Writ of Mandamus, forbearing the respondents from interfering with the extraction and distribution of water through water tanker lorries by the members of the petitioner-association within the limits of Udhagamandalam Taluk, Nilgiris District. In all the WPs.

For Petitioners :

Mr.V.Rajesh For Respondents :

Mr.G.Krishnaraja Government Advocate C O M M O N O R D E R The prayer made in these writ petitions is to issue a mandamus, forbearing the respondents from interfering with the petitioners' business of distribution of water through water tanker lorries within the limits of Udhagamandalam Taluk, 2.Today, when these writ petitions were taken up for consideration, the learned counsel appearing for the petitioners submitted that due to efflux of time, the relief sought for herein has become infructuous. However, he sought liberty to the petitioners to approach the authority concerned afresh, if the same cause of action continues. 3.In view of the above submission made by the learned counsel for the petitioners, the petitioners are granted liberty to approach the authority concerned, with fresh representations, if required. On such representations being made, the authority concerned shall consider the same and pass appropriate orders, on merits and in accordance with law, as expeditiously as possible.

4.These writ petitions stand disposed of with the above direction. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CCC) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar kj

To 1.The District Collector Nilgiris District Collectorate Udhagamandalam 2.The District Revenue Officer Nilgiris District Collectorate Udhagamandalam 3.The Tahsildar Udhagamandalam Taluk Taluk Office Udhagamandalam +4cc to Mr.V.Rajesh, Advocate, S.R.No. 32100 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No. 32603 W.P.Nos.28953 to 28955 of 2012 and 29676 of 2012 and M.P.Nos.1 to 1 of 2012 EV(CO) GN(13/08/2021)