M.Appavu, Ex.M.L.A., v. The Chief Secretary To

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 24.07.2015

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE T.S.SIVAGNANAM W.P.No.22881 of 2014 M.Appavu, Ex. M.L.A., 14/90 A, Main Road, Lebbai Kudiyiruppu, Mahendragiri PO 627 133, Radhapuram Taluk, Tirunelveli District.

... Petitioner -vs1. The Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Naud, Public Works Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

3. The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

4. The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department - Projects, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

5. The Ministry of Environment and Forest,

6. The Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, (Respondent Nos.5 & 6 impleaded as per the order of the Court dt. 30.10.2014 in W.P.no.22881/2014) ... Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issue of Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents to commence and complete the third and fourth phase of "Thamirabarani-KarumeniAaru-NambiAaru-River water linking project" in Tamil Nadu, within a reasonable time as may be fixed by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.N.Anand Venkatesh For Respondents : Mr.STS.Moorthy Government Pleader for R1 to R4 Mr.Su.Srinivasan Assistant Solicitor General for R5 & R6

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice) On perusal of the affidavit filed, it is found that in respect of stage 1(d) of the Bar Chart, a formal letter has to be communicated to the State Government, whereafter, the proposal from the State Government will go to the Planning Commission, which we expect to be examined expeditiously. This order be brought to the notice of the Planning Commission.

2. We are of the view that no further directions are required or the matter monitored so long as Bar Chart is adhered to. In case there is any deviation, the party concerned is mandated to approach this Court seeking extension of time.

3. The writ petition is disposed of in terms aforesaid. No costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar(AD I) //True Copy// Sub Assistant Registrar

bbr To

1. The Chief Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

2. The Secretary to Government of Tamil Nadu, Public Works Department, Fort St. George, Chennai-600 009.

3. The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai-600 005.

4. The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department - Projects, Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli.

5. The Ministry of Environment and Forest,

6. The Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources, +1cc to Mr.Su.Srinivasan, Advocate, S.R.No.37919 +1cc to Mr.N.Anand Venkatesh, Advocate, S.R.No.38242 +1cc to the Government Pleader, S.R.No.38027 W.P.No.22881 of 2014 BR(CO) CA(20/08/2015)