Kasthuri v. The District Collector

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 28-04-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE ABDUL QUDDHOSE and W.M.P. Nos.17468 & 17469 of 2026

1. Kasthuri

2. Thangavel

3. Rajendran ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri.

2. The Divisional Engineer Highways (Construction and Maintenance), Dharmapuri.

3. The Special Tahsildar (land Acquisition) Highways Department Unit-III, Collectorate Campus, Dharmapuri District.

..Respondent(s) PRAYER - This Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, seeking a Writ of Mandamus, directing the Respondents to issue draft notification under section 8 of the Tamilnadu Highways Act, 2001 in respect of project to widen and strengthen the State Highways (6 A) from 50/8 Kms to 60/0 Kms Thiruvannamalai-Harur (via Thanipadi) Road and afford opportunity for the petitioners to submit their objection. For Petitioner(s):

Mr.S.Arjun For Respondent(s):

Ms.S.Indhubala, Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw this Writ Petition without prejudice to the petitioner's rights and contentions.

2.Accordingly, this Writ Petition is disposed of as withdrawn without prejudice to the rights and contentions of the petitioner available to the petitioner as per the provisions of the State Highways Act. However, there shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed.

28-04-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order GSA To

1. The District Collector Dharmapuri District, Dharmapuri.

2. The Divisional Engineer Highways (Construction and Maintenance), Dharmapuri.

3. The Special Tahsildar (land Acquisition) Highways Department Unit-III,

Collectorate Campus, Dharmapuri District.

ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J.

GSA and W.M.P. Nos.17468 & 17469 of 2026 28-04-2026