Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5647/2021disposed of

Subbiah.P v. The Dist Collector

2025-07-30Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 30.07.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN and THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P(MD)No.5647 of 2021 P.Subbiah ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

2.The Tahsildar, Tiruchendur Taluk, Tiruchendur, 3.The Executive Engineer (Construction), Public Works Department, Thoothukudi-628 001, 4.The Executive Engineer, PWD-WRO, Thamirabarani Basin, Tirunelveli-627 002.

5.The Executive Officer, Athoor Town Panchayat, Athoor-628 151, 1/4

6.The Correspondent, S.Shanmugasundaram Nadar Metric Higher Secondary School, Athoor-628 151, ... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, to direct the respondents 1 to 5 to remove the encroachments made by the 6th respondent in the water channel running in Survey Number 41 of Athoor Kasbha village as requested by the petitioner through his representation dated 31.12.2020 and to ensure the free flow of water in the temple tank of Arulmigu Somanatha Swamy Temple at Athoor Village, Thiruchendur Taluk, Tuticorin District. For Petitioner :Mr.P.Subbiah For Respondents :Mr.C.Venkatesh Kumar Special Government Pleader for R1 to R4 : Mr.M.P.Senthil for R6

ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the sixth respondent by constructing a water channel has redressed his grievance. He does not want to pursue the matter further. 2/4

2. Recording the stand of the petitioner, the writ petition is disposed of. No costs.

[G.R.S., J.] [B.P., J.] 30.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No Index : Yes / No rmi To 1.The District Collector, Thoothukudi District, Thoothukudi.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J and B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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