Velmurugan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 17.02.2025

CORAM:

THE HON'BLE MRS JUSTICE J. NISHA BANU AND THE HON'BLE MRS JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY Velmurugan

...Petitioner

-Vs1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District.

2.The Block Development Officer (Planning), Block Development Office, Tenkasi.

...Respondents

PRAYER:Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for the issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the second respondent to remove the old damage water tank located in the Muthuramalinganar Street, Courtrallam Taluk, Tenkasi District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 06.01.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.D.Thilaga Rani For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader 1/4

ORDER

J. NISHA BANU,J.

and S.SRIMATHY.

Heard Ms.D.Thilaga Rani, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, learned Government Pleader for respondent. 2.By consent of both parties, this writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the stage of admission itself.

3.The petitioner claims that the petitioner has sent representation dated 06.01.2025 to the first respondent to remove the old and damaged water tank located in Muthuramalingam Street, Courtrallam Taluk, Tenkasi District. But so far, the representation of the petitioner is kept pending without any progress. 4.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits of the claim made by the petitioner, directs the respondents to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 06.01.2025 and pass appropriate orders 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. 2/4

5.With the above direction, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. (J.N.B.,J.) (S.S.Y.,J.) 17.02.2025 Index : Yes/No Internet : Yes/No ta To 1.The District Collector, Tenkasi District.

2.The Block Development Officer (Planning), Block Development Office, Tenkasi.

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J. NISHA BANU,J.

and S.SRIMATHY.

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