Haseena v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 10.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.(MD)No.3631 of 2026 Haseena ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2.The Sub Collector/revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai, Karur District.

3.The Tahsildar, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2025 and permit her to repair, deepen, and expand the existing well on her patta land in Re. Survey No.162/2B1 at Muthurenganpatti Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Kulithalai Taluk, Karur District.

For Petitioner : Mr.R.Ponkarthikeyan For Respondents : Mr.C.Satheesh, Government Advocate 1/5

O R D E R

The present writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to the respondents to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2025 and permit her to repair, deepen, and expand the existing well situated on her patta land in Re-Survey No.162/2B1 at Muthurenganpatti Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District.

2. The learned counsel appearing for the petitioner would submit that the petitioner purchased the land measuring an extent of 2.5 acres in the year 2025 for the purpose of carrying out agricultural activities. An irrigation Well already exists in the said property, which is about 20 feet in depth. The existence of the irrigation Well is reflected in the schedule of the property in the petitioner's Sale Deed No.3936 of 2025. The petitioner decided to repair, deepen, and expand the existing Well to dimensions sufficient for irrigation purposes and engaged contract labour for the said work. However, the third respondent prevented the petitioner from carrying out the repair work. Hence, the petitioner submitted a representation dated 19.12.2025 seeking permission to repair, deepen, and expand the existing well on her patta land. Since the said representation has not been considered, the present writ petition has been filed.

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3. On the other hand, the learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondents submitted that the petitioner's representation would be considered in accordance with law.

4. In such circumstances, this Court does not find any impediment for the authorities concerned to consider the petitioner's request to repair and deepen the existing well meant for agricultural purposes. Accordingly, the Block Development Officer, Krishnarayapuram, is directed to consider the petitioner's representation dated 19.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. The petitioner is directed to submit a fresh representation to the Block Development Officer, Krishnarayapuram, along with a copy of this order. Upon receipt of the same, the Block Development Officer shall consider the request and pass appropriate orders, and grant necessary approval, if otherwise in order, for the purpose of repairing and deepening the well, in terms of the provisions of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Tamil Nadu Panchayats (Regulation of Sinking of Wells and Safety Measures) Rules, 2015, within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

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5. Accordingly, this writ petition is disposed of. No costs. 10.02.2026 Index : Yes/No Internet: Yes/No TSG To 1.The Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, Fort St. George, Chennai.

2.The Director General of Police, Rajaji Salai, Chennai.

3.The Registrar, Tamil Nadu Siddha Medicine Council, Arumbakkam, Chennai.

4.The Director of Indian Medicine and Homeopathy, Arignar Anna Government Hospital of Indian Medicine Campus, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600 106.

5.The Deputy Director of Medical and Rural Services, Office of the Deputy Director of Medical and Rural Services, Madurai.

6.The Block Development Officer, Krishnarayapuram.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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