S. Mariaraj v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 22.01.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN S. Mariaraj ... Petitioner /Vs./

1. The District Collector Office of the District Collector, Korampallam, Thoothukudi.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur.

3. The Tahsildar Office of the Tahsildar, Sattankulam Taluk, Sattankulam.

4. The President Arasur Village Panchayat, Sattankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District.

5. GTL Infrastructure Limited City Centre, New No.232, Old No.186, 3rd Floor, Pursaiwalkam High Road, Kilpauk, Chennai - 600 010.

... Respondents 1/4

P RAYER : Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue of Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to pass suitable orders so as to dismantle and remove the dangerous and dilapidated non-functional mobile tower of the 5th respondent situate in the lands of the petitioner comprised in Survey No.96/2A2, Arasur Village, Sathankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi District, which is endangered to the lives and properties nearby by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 24.06.2024 within a time frame as may be fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Aravinthan for M/s.Aran Legal Consultancy For Respondents : Mr.J.K.Jeyaseelan Government Advocate for R4 : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj Special Government Pleader for R1-3

ORDER

This writ petition has been filed seeking for a mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 4 to pass suitable orders so as to dismantle and remove the dangerous and dilapidated non-functional mobile tower of the fifth respondent situate in the lands of the petitioner comprised in Survey No.96/2A2, Arasur Village, Sathankulam Taluk, Thoothukudi 2/4

District, which is endangered to the lives and properties nearby by considering the representation of the petitioner dated 24.06.2024.

2. Heard the learned counsel appearing on either side and perused the materials placed before this Court.

3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the third respondent is directed to issue notice to the petitioner as well as the fifth respondent and conduct enquiry on the request made by the petitioner, after hearing both sides, pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, within a period of six (6) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

4. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs.

22.01.2025 Index : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No LS 3/4

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN , J.

LS TO:-

1. The District Collector Office of the District Collector, Korampallam, Thoothukudi.

2. The Revenue Divisional Officer, Office of the Revenue Divisional Officer, Tiruchendur.

3. The Tahsildar Office of the Tahsildar, Sattankulam Taluk, Sattankulam.

Order made in Dated:

22.01.2025 4/4