Madras High CourtWP(MD)/5778/2020disposed of

P. Vellaisamy v. The Prl.Secretary

2025-06-26Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan,Honourable Mr Justice B.Pugalendhi4 pages

1 W.P.(MD)NO.5778 OF 2020 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 26.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN AND THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE B.PUGALENDHI W.P.(MD)No.5778 of 2020 P.Vellaisamy ... Petitioner Vs.

1. The Principal Secretary, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai.

2. The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Secretariat, St.George Fort, Chennai.

3. The Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption(DVAC), No.293, M.K.N.Road, Alandur, Chennai - 600 016.

4. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ petition is filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to take appropriate action against the erring officials 1/4

2 W.P.(MD)NO.5778 OF 2020 responsible in constructing the check dam at Nondi Virisu Odai by considering the petitioner's representation dated 27.01.2020 within the period that may be stipulated by this Court. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Jerin Mathew For Respondents : Mr.N.Ramesh Arumugam, Government Advocate.

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O R D E R

Heard both sides.

2. The petitioner wants action to be taken against certain officials who are responsible for constructing the petition-mentioned dam.

3. When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned Government Advocate produced a copy of G.O.(2D)No.128 Rural Development and Panchayat Raj(E2) Department dated 11.09.2023 indicating that the action has been taken against the erring officials. 2/4

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4. We direct the respondents to take the process to its logical conclusion. This writ petition stands disposed of. No costs. (G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.) & (B.PUGALENDHI, J.) 26th March 2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No PMU To:

1. The Principal Secretary, Secretariat, St. George Fort, Chennai.

2. The Secretary to Government, Home Department, Secretariat, St.George Fort, Chennai.

3. The Director of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption(DVAC), No.293, M.K.N.Road, Alandur, Chennai - 600 016.

4. The District Collector, Virudhunagar District, Virudhunagar.

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4 W.P.(MD)NO.5778 OF 2020 G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

AND B.PUGALENDHI, J.

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