D.Prithiviraj v. The Corporation Commissioner,

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 01.07.2026

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE M.DHANDAPANI D.Prithiviraj ... Petitioner(s) vs.

1.The Corporation Commissioner, Corporation of Madurai, Arignar Anna Maligai, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002.

2. The City Health Officer, Corporation of Madurai, Arignar Anna Maligai, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002.

3. Mr. Namachivayam

4. Mr. Meiyappan ... Respondent(s) 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 to take immediate steps to stop the illegal discharge of sewage water, initiate strict action against the respondent No. 3 and 4, Ensure proper 1/5

underground drainage/sewage connection is provided and implemented, Provide a permanent solution to prevent recurrence of such incidents and conduct a inspection through the concerned sanitary and engineering officials by considering the petitioners representation dated 28.03.2026 and 30.03.2026. For Petitioner : Mr.M.Vivek Bharathi For R1 & R2 : Mr.F.Deepak, Standing Counsel

O R D E R

By consent, the writ petition is taken up for final disposal at the admission stage itself.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the neighbour of the petitioner's property was discharging sewage water indiscriminately and that the local authorities had failed to prevent the same. In this regard, the petitioner had also submitted a representation dated 30.03.2026. However, no action has been taken thereon till date. Aggrieved by the inaction of the authorities, the present writ petition has been filed before this Court. 2/5

4. In response, the learned Standing Counsel appearing on behalf of respondents 1 and 2 submitted that steps had already been taken to prevent the discharge of sewage water and that the same would be stopped. He further submitted that, since the petitioner had submitted a representation dated 30.03.2026, the same would be considered on its own merits and in accordance with law.

5. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, this Writ Petition is disposed of with a direction to the respondents 1 and 2, to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 30.03.2026 and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law. Such exercise shall be completed as expeditiously as possible, preferably within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order. No costs. 01.07.2026 NCC : Yes / No Index : Yes / No Internet : Yes PKN 3/5

To 1.The Corporation Commissioner, Corporation of Madurai, Arignar Anna Maligai, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002.

2. The City Health Officer, Corporation of Madurai, Arignar Anna Maligai, Thallakulam, Madurai - 625 002.

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M.DHANDAPANI ,J.

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