Madras High CourtWP(MD)/6989/2024disposed of

S.Manivelu v. The Principal Secretary To Government

2024-03-21Honourable Mr Justice G.R.Swaminathan4 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 21.03.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN S.Manivelu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Chief Engineer, Highways Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

4.The District Collector, Sivagangai Collectorate Office, Sivagangai.

5.The District Revenue Officer, Sivagangai District, Sivagangai - 630 561.

6.The Planning Director, DRDS-Sivagangai District, Sivagangai - 630 561.

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7.The Divisional Engineer, Highways C and M, Department - Sivagangai, Sivagangai - 630 562.

8.The Block Development Officer (BDO), Devakottai Block, Devakottai, Sivagangai - 630 302.

9.The Village President, Thiruvegampet Panchayat, Thiruvegampet Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai - 630 408.

... Respondents Prayer : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents 1 to 8 to laying road to Kalathur Village, Thiruvegampet Post, Devakottai Taluk, Sivagangai District and to restore the same within a stipulated time as fixed by this Court.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Mutharasu For Respondents : Mr.D.Gandhiraj, Spl. Government Pleader.

ORDER

Heard the learned counsel on either side.

2.The petitioner wants road to be laid on the petition mentioned stretch of land. The photographs enclosed in the typed set of papers indicate the poor 2/4

state of affairs. However, the Writ Court cannot issue any positive direction because the issue has financial implication. The Block Development Officer (Village Panchayat) has informed the petitioner vide communication dated 17.01.2024 that proposal has been sent under the NABARD Scheme to the Executive Engineer and that once sanction is obtained, the next step will be taken. This Court can only express its hope that process will be expedited. It is not possible to issue any specific or positive direction. 3.This writ petition is disposed of accordingly. No costs. 21.03.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Secretary to Government, Highways and Minor Ports Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

3.The Chief Engineer, Highways Department, Secretariat, Chennai - 600 009.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

ias 4.The District Collector, Sivagangai Collectorate Office, Sivagangai.