Madras High CourtWP(MD)/9581/2019disposed of

Rev. Daniel G Rajasekaran, v. The District Collector,

2019-10-21Honourable Mr Justice T. S. Sivagnanam,Honourable Mrs Justice R. Tharani2 pages

Writ Petition (MD).No.9581 of 2019 BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 21.10.2019

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE Mr. JUSTICE T.S.SIVAGNANAM AND THE HONOURABLE Mrs. JUSTICE R.THARANI Writ Petition (MD).No.9581 of 2019 Rev. Daniel G Rajasekaran ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai - 625 020.

2.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai District.

3.The Superintending Engineer, Public Work Department (water sources), Madurai - 2.

... Respondents Prayer: Writ Petition is filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India, praying for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondents to remove the encroachments in the water bodies such as

(1) the Aalangulam, (2) Beebikulam, (3) Armed Reserve Line Tank, (4) Katachanethal, (5) Vandiyur Big Tank, (6)Sellur Tank, (7) Thirupparankundram Tank and (8) Maadakkulam Mega Tank and their water channels and restore the same, based on petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2019.

For Petitioner : Mr.K.R.Singaravadivel For Respondents 1 and 3 : Mr.A.K.Baskara Pandiyan, SGP For 2nd Respondent : Mr.R.Murali

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by T.S.SIVAGNANAM, J) Heard Mr.K.R.Singaravadivel, learned counsel appearing for the petitioner, Mr.A.K.Baskara Pandiyan, learned Special Government Pleader appearing for the respondents 1 and 2 and Mr.R.Murali, https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 1/2

Writ Petition (MD).No.9581 of 2019 learned counsel appearing for the second respondent. 2.The petitioner filed this writ petition praying for a direction upon the respondents to remove the encroachments in the water bodies such as (1) the Aalangulam, (2) Beebikulam, (3) Armed Reserve Line Tank, (4) Katachanethal, (5) Vandiyur Big Tank, (6) Sellur Tank, (7) Thirupparankundram Tank and (8) Maadakkulam Mega Tank and their water channels and restore the same, based on petitioner's representation dated 29.03.2019. 3.We find that the representation given by the petitioner dated 29.03.2019, is bereft of particulars. On such representation, we cannot issue any direction to the authorities. Needless to state that it is the duty of the authorities to protect the water bodies. 4.With the above observation, this writ petition is disposed of giving liberty to the petitioner to file appropriate representation. If the same is done, the same shall be considered in accordance with law. No Costs.

Sd/- Assistant Registrar (CO) // True Copy // Sub Assistant Registrar(CS) Mrn To 1.The District Collector, Office of the District Collector, Madurai - 625 020.

2.The Commissioner, Madurai Corporation, Madurai District.

3.The Superintending Engineer, Public Work Department (water sources), Madurai - 2.

+1 CC to M/s.R.MURALI, Advocate ( SR-93451[F] dated 22/10/2019 ) +1 CC to M/s.SPL GP ( SR-93524[F] dated 22/10/2019 ) Writ Petition (MD).No.9581 of 2019 21.10.2019 JMN(13.11.2019)2P : 6C https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/ 2/2