Madras High CourtWP/14094/2026disposed of

N.Balaraman v. The Assistant Engineer

2026-04-20Honourable Mr Justice Abdul Quddhose4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 20-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE N.Balaraman S/o.Narayanasamy ..Petitioner Vs

1. The Assistant Engineer, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, 98th Ward, New Avadi Road, Chennai.

2. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai- 600 003.

3. Vendamirtham W/o.Late Janarthanan

4. Nanthakumar S/o.Late Janarthanan ..Respondents Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 and 2 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2026 and conduct a proper inspection of the drainage alignment and Sewage Construction in the common pathway between Door No.263/2 and Door No.263, Konnur High Road, Ayanavaram, Chennai-600 023, and take appropriate action in accordance with law with regard to the illegal sewage chambers and improper sewage discharge made by the respondents 3 and 4 within a time frame fixed by this Court. For Petitioner :

Mr.S.Sanjay For Respondents :

Ms.Vasanthamala, Standing Counsel [R1] Ms.K.Aswini Devi Standing Counsel [R2] *****

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a direction to the respondents 1 and 2 to conduct a proper inspection of the drainage alignment and sewage construction in the common pathway between Door No.263/2 and Door No.263, Konnur High Road, Ayanavaram, Chennai-600 023 and take proper action against the fourth respondent in accordance with law within a time frame to be fixed by this Court.

2. According to the petitioner, on account of illegal sewage chambers in the property of the fourth respondent and on account of the improper sewage discharge from his property, the petitioner is suffering. The petitioner had given a representation on 25.02.2026 to the respondents 1 and 2 to take action against the fourth respondent. Since the said representation has not been considered, the petitioner has filed this writ petition.

3. Ms.Vasanthamala, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the first respondent. Ms.K.Aswini Devi, learned Standing Counsel, accepts notice for the second respondent.

4. No prejudice would be caused to the respondents if the petitioner's representation, as stated supra, is considered on merits and in accordance with

law after hearing the objections of the respondents 3 and 4 within a time frame to be fixed by this Court. This Court is not expressing any opinion on the merits of the petitioner's representation.

For the foregoing reasons, this writ petition is disposed of by directing the first respondent to pass final orders on merits and in accordance with law on the petitioner's representation dated 25.02.2026 requesting the first respondent to take action in respect of the complaint given by the petitioner against the fourth respondent for constructing an illegal sewage chambers in his property and for improper sewage discharge from his property, after hearing the objections of the respondents 3 and 4 and any other third party whom the first respondent deems fit to enquire, within a period of twelve (12) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs.

20-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order gm To 1.The Assistant Engineer, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, 98th Ward, New Avadi Road, Chennai.

2.The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai- 600 003.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

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