Renuga Devi v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 23.01.2023

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN W.P(MD)No.1153 of 2023 Renuga Devi ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Tuticorin District.

2.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, National Highways Department (Construction & Maintenance) Tuticorin District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the respondents from demolishing the septic tank situated in S. No.164/2A2, Sankaraperi Village, Tuticorin Taluk and District without following the due process of law and pass such further or other orders as this Court may deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case and thus render justice.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Prabhu Rajadurai For Respondents : Mr.G.Suriyananth Additional Government Pleader https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1/2

G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner apprehends that the petition mentioned structure may be demolished without following due process of law. The respondents are directed to issue prior notice to the petitioner, give her ten days time before any adverse action is taken. This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 23.01.2023 Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No NCC : Yes / No skm To 1.The District Collector, Tuticorin District. 2.The Assistant Divisional Engineer, National Highways Department (Construction & Maintenance) Tuticorin District.

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