Madras High CourtWP(MD)/16846/2016disposed of

P.Suyambu v. The District Collector

2016-09-06Honourable Dr. Justice S. Vimala2 pages

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED: 06.09.2016

CORAM

THE HON'BLE Dr.JUSTICE S.VIMALA W.P(MD) No.16846 of 2016 P.Suyambu ... Petitioner -vsThe District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

... Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India praying to issue a Writ of Mandamus direct the Respondent herein to grant approval for drinking water connections to the Petitioners Chidambarapuram Jacobpuram Panchayat, Chidambarapuram, Valliyoor Taluk, Tirunelveli District on the basis of the recommendation made by the Block Development officer Valliyoor Panchayat Union, Tirunelveli District in Na.Ka.No. Aa3/287/2011 dated 05.06.2014. For Petitioner : Mr.S.Vinayak For Respondent : Mr.S.Kumar Additional Government Pleader

O R D E R

This Writ petition has been filed for issuance of a Writ of Mandamus, directing the respondent to grant approval for drinking water connections to the petitioner's village on the basis of the recommendation made by the Block Development Officer, Valliyoor Panchayat Union dated 05.06.2014. 2.Mr.S.Kunmar, learned Additional Government Pleader, takes notice for the respondent. By consent, the writ petition itself is taken up for final disposal.

3.Heard the learned counsel appearing for the petitioner and the learned Additional Government Pleader appearing for the respondent.

4.According to the petitioner, the petitioner is the President and Executive Authority of Chidambarapuram - Jacobpuram Panchayat. Due to increase of population in the Panchayat, the petitioner has passed a resolution dated 28.05.2014 to provide 900 fresh water connections to the villagers and it has also been sent to the Block Development Officer. The Block Development Officer has recommended 560 fresh water connections and that has https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/

been addressed to the respondent/District Collector, Tirunelveli. As the respondent did not take any further action, the petitioner has sent a representation dated 16.08.2016, requesting the District Collector, Tirunelveli to grant approval for water connections. But, so far, the representation was not considered and therefore, the present Writ Petition has been filed. 5.Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without expressing any opinion on the merits of the matter, the respondent is directed to consider the representation of the petitioner dated 16.08.2016, on the basis of the recommendation made by the Block Development Officer, Valliyoor Panchayat Union dated 05.06.2014, and pass appropriate orders on merits and in accordance with law within a period of two weeks from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.

6.The Writ Petition is disposed of with the above direction. No costs.

Sd/ Assistant Registrar(CS-I) /TRUE COPY/ Sub Assistant Registrar To The District Collector, Tirunelveli District, Tirunelveli.

+2ccs to M/S.S.Vinayak, Advocate in SR.No.50343 +1cc to Special Government Pleader in SR.No.50930 W.P(MD)No.16846 of 2016 06.09.2016 mj PA/SKN/SAR AE/12.09.2016/2P/5C (IT) https://hcservices.ecourts.gov.in/hcservices/