Ramaiah.A v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 07.01.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN and W.M.P.(MD)No.1918 of 2024 A.Ramaiah ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti, 3.The Block Development Officer, Sedapatti, 4.The Thashildhar, Peraiyur Taluk, Usilampatti, 5.The Executive Officer, Sedapatti Panchayat, Peraiyur Taluk, 1/6

6.The Chief Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, K.Pudhur, Madurai.

7.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chinnakattalai, Madurai.

8.Jahir Hussai, The Assistant Executive Engineer, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, Chinnakattalai, Madurai.

9.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

10.The Inspector of Police, Sedapatti Police Station, 11.Panner Selvam ... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.1 to 5 to remove the bore well and the underground electricity connection running through the patta and government land laid illegally by the 11th respondent and consequently direct the respondent Nos. 6, 9 and 10 to take appropriate action against the 8th and 11th respondent for the misusing the free agricultural electricity connection within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. 2/6

For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jerin Mathew For Respondent : Mr.D.Gandhi Raj, Spl. Government Pleader for R1 to R5.

Mr.S.Deendhayalan, Standing Counsel for R6 & R7.

Mrs.M.Aasha, Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side) for R9 & R10.

Mr.H.Arumugam for R11.

ORDER

This Writ Petition has been filed for a direction, directing the respondent Nos.1 to 5 to remove the bore well and the underground electricity connection running through the patta and government land laid illegally by the 11th respondent and consequently direct the respondent Nos. 6, 9 and 10 to take appropriate action against the 8th and 11th respondent for the misusing the free agricultural electricity connection.

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

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3. Without expressing any opinion on merits of the writ petition, the seventh respondent is directed to dispose of the representation submitted by the petitioner and pass orders on merits and in accordance with law, after giving an opportunity to the petitioner as well as private respondent, within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order, if not already disposed of.

4. With the above direction, the writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 07.01.2025 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The District Collector, Madurai District, Madurai.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Usilampatti, Madurai District.

3.The Block Development Officer, Sedapatti, Madurai District.

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4.The Thashildhar, Peraiyur Taluk, Usilampatti, 5.The Executive Officer, Sedapatti Panchayat, Peraiyur Taluk, 6.The Superintendent of Police, Madurai District, Madurai.

7.The Inspector of Police, Sedapatti Police Station, 5/6

G.K.ILANTHIRAIYAN, J.

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