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Madras High CourtWP/12286/2026disposed of with direction

A.Prakasam v. The District Collector

2026-04-01Honourable Mr Justice M.Dhandapani5 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 01-04-2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI A.Prakasam Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector The Additional Divisional Railway Manager southern Railway, Salem division salem-636001 2.The Additional Divisional Railway Manager 3.The Senior Divisional Engineer(coordination) southern Railway Salem Division 4.The Additional General Manager Salem -636 001 Respondent(s) PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 13.8.2025 along with the communications dated 19.8.2025 and 24.9.2025 and consequently provide a pedestrian access pathway of at least three (3) feet width to the petitioners residential house situated in survey No.508/1,Chinnasalem Village, Chinnasalem Taluk,Kallakurichi Districtd by granting appropriate way leave/access facility in accordance with section 16 of the Railways Act 1989 and Railway Board circular dated 27.11.2001 For Petitioner(s):

Mr.N.Krishna Moorthy For Respondent:

Mr.A.Selvendran for R1 & R2 Special Government Pleader Mr.P.T.Ramkumar for R3 & R4

ORDER

By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. This petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondents to consider the petitioners representation dated 13.8.2025 along with the communications dated 19.8.2025 and 24.9.2025 and consequently provide a pedestrian access pathway of at least three (3) feet width to the petitioners residential house situated in survey No.508/1,Chinnasalem Village, Chinnasalem Taluk,Kallakurichi Districtd by granting appropriate way leave/access facility in accordance with section 16 of the Railways Act 1989 and Railway Board circular dated 27.11.2001.

3. It is the case of the petitioner that the petitioner's residential pathway is blocked by the Railways, hence, the petitioner has made a representation to the first respondent on 13.08.2025, thereby, the first respondent has sent a communication to the fourth respondent seeking for consideration and passing appropriate orders, however, the same is pending for consideration. Hence, this writ petition.

4. The learned counsel for Railways submitted that the recommendation made by the first respondent/District Collector will be considered and

appropriate order(s) will be passed within a reasonable time fixed by this Court.

5. Heard both sides and perused the materials placed on record.

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without going into the merits of case, directs the respondents 3 and 4 to consider the recommendation made by the first respondent/District Collector dated 19.08.2025 and 24.09.2025 with regard to the petitioner's representation dated 13.08.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of twelve weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this Order.

7. Accordingly, this writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. 01-04-2026 dhk Index:Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order Internet:Yes To 1.The District Collector The Additional Divisional Railway Manager southern Railway, Salem division salem-636001 2.The Additional Divisinal Railway Manager

3.The Senior Divisional Engineer(coordination) southern Railway Salem Division 4.The Additional General Manager Salem -636 001

M.DHANDAPANI J.

dhk 01-04-2026