Madras High CourtWP/32683/2024disposed of

Mrs.P.Mohana v. The District Collector

2026-03-06Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 06-03-2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY P.Mohana ..Petitioner(s) Vs

1. The District Collector, Office of the District Collectorate, Ranipet District.

2. Assistant Director, Town Panchayat, Office of the District, Collectorate, Ranipet District.

3. Executive Officer, Town Panchayat, Office of the District, Collectorate, Ranipet District.

4. The President, Panapakkam Town Panchayat, Nemili Tk, Ranipet District.

5. The Thasilthar, Taluk Office of Nemili, Nemeli Taluka Office, Opp Aadhi Diravetar Hostel, Nemeli Santhai Mettu Street, Nemeli, Ranipetai District.

6. The Village Administrative Officer, VAO Office Nedumbuli Village, Panapakkam, Nemeli Taluka, Renipettai District 631 052.

(R5 And R6 are impleaded as per order dated 09.01.2025 in WMP.39757/2024 in WP.32683/2024 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 respondents 2 to 4 not to lay cement road in the petitioner's private property in S.No.394/5A1 at Panapakam Town, Nemili Taluk, Ranipet District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2024.

For Petitioner(s) :

Mr.R.Dineshkumar For Respondent(s) :

Mrs.S.Anitha, SGP

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed to direct the respondents 2 to 4 to consider the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2024.

2. The learned counsel for the petitioner would submit that in this case, the petitioner has given a representation dated 23.09.2024 not to lay cement road in the petitioner's private property in S.No.394/5A1 at Panapakkam Town, Nemili Taluk, Ranipet District. However, the said representation was not at all considered by the respondents, as on date. Hence, this petition.

3. In reply, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2024 will be disposed of by the respondents 2 to 4 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 matter, this Court directs the respondents 2 to 4 to dispose of the petitioner's representation dated 23.09.2024, 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. In the event, road was laid on the petitioner's property, the petitioner is entitled for compensation and the respondents are directed to process the same in accordance with due process of law.

6. With the above direction, this writ petition stands disposed of. No cost. 06-03-2026 Index: Yes/No Speaking/Non-speaking order VM

KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

VM To:

1. The District Collector Office of the District Collectorate, Ranipet District.

2. Assistant Director, Town Panchayat, Office of the District Collectorate, Ranipet District.

3. Executive Officer, Town Panchayat, Office of the District Collectorate, Ranipet District.

4. The President, Panapakkam Town Panchayat, Nemili Tk, Ranipet District.

5. The Thasilthar, Taluk Office of Nemili, Nemeli Taluka Office, Opp., Aadhi Diravetar Hostel, Nemeli Santhai Mettu Street, Nemeli, Ranipetai District.

6. The Village Administrative Officer, VAO Office Nedumbuli Village, Panapakkam, Nemeli Taluka, Renipettai District 631 052.

06-03-2026