R. Muthupandi v. The Chief Engineer

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 04.03.2026

CORAM

THE HON'BLE MR.JUSTICE MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.4300 & 4302 of 2026 R.Muthupandi ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Madurai Region, Madurai.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Vaigai Dam Sub Division, Vaigai Dam, Theni District.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, for issuance of a Writ of Certiorarified Mandamus, to call for the records relating to the impugned order of the first respondent in C5/570/PVBC/ 2026-2 dated 29.01.2026 and the consequential proceedings of the second respondent in Se.Mu.Ka.No.Ko-10/2026/USEPO dated 30.01.2026 transferring the petitioner from Vaigai Dam Sub Division, Vaigai Dam, Periyar - Vaigai Basin Division, Madurai to Saruganiyar Basin SubPage No. 1 of 4

Division, Manamadurai, Saruganiyaru Basin Division, Sivagangai and quash the same as illegal and consequently direct the respondents to permit the petitioner to work continuously as Work Inspector at Vaigam Dam Sub Division, Vaigai Dam.

For Petitioner : Mr.V.Thirumal For Respondents : Mr.Veera Kathiravan Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.S.Shaji Bino Special Government Pleader ******

O R D E R

The learned counsel for the petitioner has given a letter dated 27.02.2026 to the Registry for listing this Writ Petition under the caption "for withdrawal".

2. Accordingly, this Writ Petition is listed today under the caption "for withdrawal". Today, the learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission of this Court to withdraw the Writ Petition and has also made an endorsement in the court bundle.

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3. Recording the same, this Writ Petition is dismissed as withdrawn. No costs. Consequently, the connected Miscellaneous Petitions are closed. 04.03.2026 JEN NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes / No To 1.The Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Madurai Region, Madurai.

2.The Assistant Executive Engineer, Water Resources Department, Vaigai Dam Sub Division, Vaigai Dam, Theni District.

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MUMMINENI SUDHEER KUMAR , J.

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