L.T.A.Peter Rayan v. The State Of Tamil Nadu

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED : 04.08.2015

CORAM

The Hon'ble MR.SANJAY KISHAN KAUL, CHIEF JUSTICE AND The Hon'ble MR.JUSTICE T.S.SIVAGNANAM W.P.No.23598 of 2015 L.T.A.Peter Rayan .. Petitioner -vs1.The State of Tamil Nadu, Rep. by the Secretary to Govt., Municipal Administration and Water Supply, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.The Commissioner of Municipalities, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The District Collector, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram.

4.The Commissioner, Pallavaram Municipality, Chromepet, Chennai.

.. Respondents Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issue of Writ of Mandamus to direct the 4th respondent to take necessary action on the petitioner's representation 15.05.2015 as directed by the third respondent and connect the western end of Nagalakshmi Salai to Manickam Salai in Old Pallavaram and provide proper public way to residents residing in and around Nagalakshmi Salai.

For Petitioner : Mr.Sharath Chandran For Respondents : Mr.S.T.S.Moorthy Govt. Pleader for RR 1 to 3 : Mr.P.Srinivas for R-4

O R D E R

(Order of the Court was made by The Hon'ble Chief Justice) Mr.S.T.S.Moorthy, learned Government Pleader, accepts notice for respondents 1 to 3.

2.The petitioner claims that despite the direction passed by respondent no.3 to respondent no.4 to take action to restore the https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

public way in view of the representations of the petitioner dated 15.03.2015 and 15.05.2015, there has been lack of action. It is the say of the petitioner that the western end of Nagalakshmi Salai to Manickam Salai in old Pallavaram was connected and a proper public way is required for the residents of Nagalakshmi Salai. However that is sought to be converted into a private property by the Pallavaram Municipality depriving the access to the western end of Nagalakshmi Salai.

3.In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, we call upon the third respondent to ensure that the fourth respondent looks into the matter and a decision is taken within a maximum period of two (2) months of the receipt of the order, after notice to all concerned. 4.Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs. Sd/- Assistant Registrar True Copy Sub Assistant Registrar sra To 1.The Secretary to Govt., of Tamil Nadu, Municipal Administration and Water Supply, Fort St. George, Secretariat, Chennai.

2.The Commissioner of Municipalities, Chepauk, Chennai.

3.The District Collector, Kancheepuram District, Kancheepuram.

4.The Commissioner, Pallavaram Municipality, Chromepet, Chennai.

1 cc to Mr.Sharath Chandran , Advocate Sr.No.40457 1 cc to Government Pleader.Sr.No.40109 W.P.No.23598 of 2015 ts(co) pmk.13.8.2015 https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/