R.Elumalai v. The Commissioner
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED: 25.07.2025 CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR. MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CHIEF JUSTICE AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE SUNDER MOHAN R.Elumalai ..
Petitioner Vs.
1. The Commissioner of Land Administration Office of the Commissioner 2nd Floor, Ezhilagam Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.
2. The District Collector Office of the District Collector Chengalpattu District Chengalpattu 603 001.
3. The Sub Collector/ Revenue Divisional Officer Chengalpattu District Chengalpattu 603 001.
4. The Tahsildar Thiruporur Taluk
5. The Village Administrative Officer Thandalam Village Thiruporur 603 110 Chengalpattu District.
6. The Block Development Officer Thiruporur Union
7. The Revenue Inspector Thiruporur Firka
8. The Panchayat President Thandalam Panchayat Thiruporur Union
9. S.Latha ..
Respondents Prayer : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking a writ of Mandamus directing the 3rd respondent to dispose the petitioner representation dated 16.09.2024 pending on the file of the 3rd respondent in accordance with law. For Petitioner :
Mr.M.Jai Kumar For Respondents :
Mr.A.Edwin Prabakar State Government Pleader Assisted by Mr.M.Habeeb Rahman Government Advocate for Respondents 1 to 8
ORDER
(Order of the Court was made by the Hon'ble Chief Justice) The prayer sought by the petitioner cannot be granted. However, we give liberty to the petitioner to approach the local authorities for developing a playground for children in the village. On such representation being made, the concerned authority would explore the possibility for providing playground for children in the village in such suitable land as may be considered appropriate.
2. Petition is disposed of. There shall be no order as to costs. (MANINDRA MOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, CJ) (SUNDER MOHAN,J) 25.07.2025 Index :
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To
1. The Commissioner of Land Administration Office of the Commissioner 2nd Floor, Ezhilagam Chepauk, Chennai 600 005.
2. The District Collector Office of the District Collector Chengalpattu District Chengalpattu 603 001.
3. The Sub Collector/ Revenue Divisional Officer Chengalpattu District Chengalpattu 603 001.
4. The Tahsildar Thiruporur Taluk
5. The Village Administrative Officer Thandalam Village Thiruporur 603 110 Chengalpattu District.
6. The Block Development Officer Thiruporur Union
7. The Revenue Inspector Thiruporur Firka
8. The Panchayat President Thandalam Panchayat Thiruporur Union
THE HON'BLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND SUNDER MOHAN,J.
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