Madras High CourtWP/30061/2024disposed of

M.Yadhava Perumal v. The District Collector

2026-03-04Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 04-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY M.Yadhava Perumal ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Chennai.

2. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai.

3. The Zonal Officer, Corporation of Chennai Zone 11, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 600 087.

4. The Tahsildar, Tahsildar Office, Nolambur Taluk, Nolambur, Chennai

5. The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply And Sewerage Board (CMWSSB), Chennai.

(R5-suo motu impleaded as per order dated 20.11.2024 in WP.30061/2024 By CVKJ) ..Respondent(s) Prayer: This writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the 2nd respondent to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 04.09.2024 and to close the storm water drain the property of the petitioner.

For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.E.Yuvaraj For Respondent(s) :

Mr.P.Ganesan, GA for R1 & R4 Mr.Sudalai Selvan for R2 & R3 Mrs.K.Vasanthamala for R5

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the second respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 04.09.2024.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 04.09.2024 to close the storm water drain in the petitioner's property. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the second respondent, till date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents 2 & 3 would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 04.09.2024 will be disposed of by the second respondent within a period of 8 weeks.

4. Heard the learned counsel on either side and perused the materials available on record.

5. In view of the above, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, this Court directs the second respondent to consider the petitioner's

representation dated 04.09.2024 and dispose of the same, on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of eight (8) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No cost. 04-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM To:

1. The District Collector, Chennai.

2. The Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation, Ripon Building, Chennai.

3. The Zonal Officer, Corporation Of Chennai Zone 11, Valasaravakkam, Chennai 600 087.

4. The Tahsildar Tahsildar Office, Nolambur Taluk, Nolambur, Chennai.

5. The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB), Chennai.

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY J.

VM 04-03-2026