Gunasekaran v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 15.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE MRS.JUSTICE S.SRIMATHY W.P(MD).No.4273 of 2020 and W.M.P(MD)No.3601 of 2020 Gunasekaran ... Petitioner -vs1. The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2. The Commissioner, Karur Municipality, Karur, Karur District.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus forbearing the 2nd respondent from opening the Amaravathi Old River Bridge by converting the same as a public park, which has been situated in Karur, Karur District and directing him to leave the same for the transport purpose only if it is already existing, by considering the petitioner's representation dated 26.01.2020. 1/4

For Petitioner : Mr.P.Santhana Krishann For R1 : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar Government Pleader For R2 : Mr.K.Balasubramani

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The negative relief as such sought for in the writ petition cannot be granted. It is a development project undertaken for the benefit of the people and thus, the writ petition stands dismissed. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petition is closed.

(S.M.S., J.) (S.S.Y., J.) 15.07.2025 NCC :yes/No Index :yes/No Internet:yes/No rgm 2/4

To

1. The District Collector, Karur District, Karur.

2. The Commissioner, Karur Municipality, Karur, Karur District.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

and S.SRIMATHY, J.

rgm W.P(MD).No.4273 of 2020 and W.M.P(MD)No.3601 of 2020 15.07.2025 4/4