Emarick S v. The Government Of India
BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT Date : 22/01/2026
CORAM
The Hon`ble Mr.Justice KRISHNAN RAMASAMY Emarick S ... Petitioner Vs
1. The Government of India, The Commissioner (Fisheries) Ministry of Fisheries, Government of India, New Delhi..
2. The Secretary to the Government,, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, Chennai..
3. The Commissioner,, Department of (Fisheries) and Fisheries Welfare, Chennai- 35..
4. The District Collector,, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram-District..
5. The Assistant Director,, Department of (Fisheries) and Fisheries Welfare, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram-District..
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PRAYER :- Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents herein to consider and implement G.O.Ms.No.171 dated 10.03.25 and further to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner and consequently to take immediate steps for the improvement and development of the Fishing Landing Centre, by treating the same as an immediate requirement in the interest of Disaster Management, Coastal Security and protection of the livelihood of fishermen. For Petitioners : Mr.S.Kishore Kumar For Respondents : Mr.S.Shanmugavel for R2 to R5 Additional Government Pleader Mr.S.Mariappan for R1
ORDER
This writ petition has been filed for a mandamus directing the respondents herein to consider and implement G.O.Ms.No.171 dated 10.03.25 and further to consider the representation submitted by the petitioner and consequently to take immediate steps for the improvement and development of the Fishing Landing Centre, by treating the same as an immediate requirement in the interest of Disaster Management, Coastal Security and protection of the livelihood of fishermen.
2. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the learned counsel 2/5
for the first respondent and the learned Additional Government Pleader for the other respondents. By consent of both sides, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself. 3.Seeking to implement G.O.Ms.No. G.O.Ms.No.171 dated 10.03.25, the petitioner has given a representation to the respondents on 31.12.2025. The said representation was given for taking immediate steps for the improvement and development of the Fishing Landing Centre in the interest of Disaster Management, Coastal Security and protection of the livelihood of fishermen. Since the said representation was not considered so far, the petitioner is before this Court.
4. When the writ petition is taken up for hearing, the learned Additional Government Pleader for the official respondents would submit that the respondents are in the process of implementing the said G.O. However, they are not in a position to completely implement the same on account of pending permission from the Coastal Regulation Zone. Once the permission is obtained from the Coastal Regulation Zone, implementation would be fully complied with. 3/5
Recording the said submission, the writ petition stands closed, as no further orders are need to be passed in this writ petition. No costs. 22.01.2026 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes/No RR To
1. The Commissioner (Fisheries) Ministry of Fisheries, Government of India, New Delhi..
2. The Secretary to the Government,, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare Department, Chennai..
3. The Commissioner,, Department of (Fisheries) and Fisheries Welfare, Chennai- 35..
4. The District Collector,, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram-District..
5. The Assistant Director,, Department of (Fisheries) and Fisheries Welfare, Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram-District..
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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J RR
ORDER
IN WP(MD) No.1447 of 2026 Date : 22.01.2026 5/5