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A.M.Sundaravel, v. The Principal Secretary To

2025-07-02Honourable Mr Justice S.M. Subramaniam,Honourable Dr.Justice A.D.Maria Clete5 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 02.07.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM and THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE and W.M.P(MD)No.9629 of 2019 A.M.Sundaravel ... Petitioner vs.

1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, 3.The Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, Government of India, New Delhi.

4.The Principal Secretary, Government of India, New Delhi.

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5.The Principal Secretary, 6.The Principal Secretary, Chennai - 9.

... Respondents PRAYER : Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondents 1 to 3 to repair and renovate the busting (leakage) caused at Shenbagavalli dyke situated at Tirunelveli District within a stipulated period fixed by this Court for the welfare of the agricultural people residing at Sankarankovil, Vasudevanallur, Sivagiri and Tirunelveli District by considering the petitioner's representation dated 18.04.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.M.Sundaravel Party-in-Person For Respondents : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The relief sought for is relatable to the Shenbagavalli dyke. 2/5

2.As far as the embankment (check dam) is concerned, it falls within the territorial jurisdiction of the State of Kerala. 3.In view of the above, the present Writ Petition is not maintainable and therefore, the Writ Petition stands dismissed. There shall be no order as to costs. Consequently, connected Miscellaneous Petition is closed. [S.M.S.,J.] & [A.D.M.C.,J.] 02.07.2025 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes ps 3/5

To 1.The Principal Secretary to Government, Public Works Department, Chennai - 600 009.

2.The Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, 3.The Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, Government of India, New Delhi.

4.The Principal Secretary, Government of India, New Delhi.

5.The Principal Secretary, 6.The Principal Secretary, Chennai - 9.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM , J.

and DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE , J.

ps ORDER MADE IN DATED : 02.07.2025 5/5