Madras High CourtWP(MD)/4591/2026disposed of

P.Balamurugan v. The District Collector

2026-02-19Honourable Mr Justice Krishnan Ramasamy4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENGH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 19.02.2026

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE KRISHNAN RAMASAMY W.P.(MD)No.4591 of 2026 and W.M.P.(MD).No.3864 of 2026 P.Balamurugan ... Petitioner Vs 1.The District Collector, Karur Distirct, Karur.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai Revenue Division, Karur District.

3.The Block Development Officer, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District.

4.DJ Green Power Private Limited, D.No.3/138, S.F.No.598/31B, Vadivel Nagar, Kovai Road, Karur.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent Nos.1 to 3 to prevent the fourth respondent from putting up any electric pillars in the petitioner's land in S.Nos.47/2E1 and 47/2E3 at Sithalavai Village, Krishnayapuram Taluk, Karur District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2025.

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For Petitioner : Mr.M.Suresh For R-1 & R-2 : Mr.K.Balasubramani, Special Government Pleader For R-3 : Mr.B.Saravanan.

Additional Government Pleader `

O R D E R

This writ petition has been filed seeking a direction to respondent Nos.1 to 3 to prevent the fourth respondent from erecting electric poles in the petitioner's land comprised in S.Nos.47/2E1 and 47/2E3 situated at Sithalavai Village, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District, based on the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2025.

2. According to the petitioner, the fourth respondent, without obtaining any permission from respondent Nos.1 to 3 and without the consent of the petitioner, has commenced erecting electric poles in the petitioner's land. Aggrieved by the same, the petitioner submitted a representation to respondent Nos.1 to 3 on 27.12.2025. However, no action has been taken till date. Hence, the present writ petition.

3. The learned Special Government Pleader appearing for respondent Nos.1 and 2 would submit that the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2025 would be considered in accordance with law. 2/4

4. This Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, directs the first respondent to consider the petitioner's representation dated 27.12.2025 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of eight weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

5. With the above directions, this Writ Petition is disposed of. No costs. Consequently, the connected miscellaneous petition is closed. 19.02.2026 TSG Speaking/Non-speaking order Index : Yes / No To 1.The District Collector, Karur Distirct, Karur.

2.The Revenue Divisional Officer, Kulithalai Revenue Division, Karur District.

3.The Block Development Officer, Krishnarayapuram Taluk, Karur District.

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KRISHNAN RAMASAMY, J.

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