Vasu v. The Assistant Commissioner

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 25.06.2024

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE G.R.SWAMINATHAN Vasu ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The Assistant Commissioner, Madurai Corporation Zone-1, Madurai District.

2.The Assistant Engineer, Madurai Corporation Zone-1, K.Pudur, Madurai District.

3.The Inspector of Police, K.Pudur Police Station, Madurai.

... 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 No.1 and 2 consider the petitioner's representation dated 18.06.2024 and take action for unauthorized sealing of Drinking Water connection. For Petitioner : Mr.K.S.Duraipandian For Respondents : Mr.P.Anbunidhi, Standing Counsel for R1 & R2.

Mr.A.Albert James, Government Advocate (Crl. Side) for R3.

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ORDER

When the matter was taken up for hearing, the learned standing counsel for Madurai corporation submitted that the petitioner's drinking water connection was unauthorizedly sealed by some third party. 2.The petitioner can very well unseal the same. Since there has been impersonation of corporation staff, the Madurai corporation is directed to lodge complaint before the third respondent. As and when such a complaint is received, the third respondent shall register a case and take action as per law. 3.This writ petition is allowed accordingly. No costs. 25.06.2024 NCC : Yes/No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes/ No ias To:- The Inspector of Police, K.Pudur Police Station, Madurai.

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G.R.SWAMINATHAN, J.

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