K.G.S.Jeevanandham v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED :21.04.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.SATHISH KUMAR AND THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.JOTHIRAMAN W.P(MD)No.11634 of 2026 and W.M.P.(MD) Nos.8859 & 8860 of 2026 K.G.S.Jeevanandham Managing Trustee, Hubris Wasteman Trust, Dindigul.

... Petitioner Vs

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul 624 001.

3. The Assistant Director of Fisheries, Fisheries Department, Dindigul.

4. The District Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Dindigul.

... Respondents 1/5

PRAYER: Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, praying this Court to issue a Writ of Mandamus to forbear the respondents from proceeding with the construction and operation of the fish market at the existing site at Market Road, Ward No.22, Dindigul and consequently direct the respondents to consider relocation of the fish market to a suitable alternative site in accordance with environmental laws, public health considerations and principles of planned urban development.

For Petitioner : Mr.A.V.Arun For R1 & R3 : Mr.S.P.Maharajan Special Government Pleader For R2 : Mr.J.Lawrance Standing Counsel For R4 : Mrs. Madhuri Dhonti Reddy Standing Counsel

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.) The present writ petition has been filed to forbear the respondents from proceeding with the construction and operation of the fish market at the existing site at Market Road, Ward No.22, Dindigul and consequently direct the respondents to consider relocation of the fish market to a suitable alternative site in accordance with environmental laws, public health considerations and principles of planned urban development. 2/5

2. The grievance of the petitioner is that he is a resident of the same locality and according to him, the respondents are trying to renovate the existing fish market, which causes environmental hazards and health issues to the public and also affects pedestrians.

3. Heard both sides and perused the records.

4. It is noticed that all along the fish market has been in existence in the same locality and the renovation work alone is proposed to be carried out. Now, the construction has also been under process. In such view of the matter, what is required to be done is only proper sanitization and no stagnation of waste, etc. Since the fish market is in existence in the same locality, we are of the view that the renovation cannot be stalled merely on the ground that it may cause environmental issues. It is to be taken care of by the respondents. Hence, there is no merit in this writ petition.

5. With the said observations, this Writ Petition is dismissed with a direction to the respondents that while renovating the fish market, the 3/5

respondents shall ensure that no waste materials will be thrown into the residential area or other area causing environmental pollution and affecting the public health. No costs. Consequently, connected miscellaneous petitions are closed.

NCS : Yes/No [N.S.K., J.] & [M.J.R., J.] Index : Yes / No 21.04.2026 Internet : Yes / No am To

1. The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2. The Commissioner, Dindigul Corporation, Dindigul 624 001.

3. The Assistant Director of Fisheries, Fisheries Department, Dindigul.

4. The District Environmental Engineer, Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board, Dindigul.

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N.SATHISH KUMAR, J.

AND M.JOTHIRAMAN, J.

am ORDER MADE IN 21.04.2026 5/5