Gurunathan v. The District Collector

BEFORE THE MADURAI BENCH OF MADRAS HIGH COURT DATED : 18.06.2025

CORAM:

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE S.M.SUBRAMANIAM AND THE HONOURABLE DR.JUSTICE A.D.MARIA CLETE Gurunathan ... Petitioner Vs.

1.The District Collector, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

2.The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Madurai Zone, Madurai.

3.The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department Building Circle, (Building and Maintenance), Madurai.

4.The Superintending Engineer, State Highways, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

5.C.Ragul Aravindh

...Respondents

PRAYER: Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, to issue a Writ of Mandamus, directing the 1st respondent to take necessary action against 1/5

the respondents 2, 3 and 5 for wasting the public fund for constructing nineteen class room building on the already acquired land inside the premises of girls higher secondary school on Kanagi Road, Palani, Palani Municipality, Dindigul District for expansion of State Highways road on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2025.

For Petitioner : Mr.T.Indrachithu For R1 to R4 : Mr.P.Thilak Kumar, Government Pleader

ORDER

(Order of the Court was made by S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.) The relief sought for in the present Writ Petition is to direct the 1st respondent to take necessary action against the respondents 2, 3 and 5 for wasting the public fund by constructing nineteen class room building on the already acquired land inside the premises of Girls Higher Secondary School on Kanagi Road, Palani, Palani Municipality, Dindigul District for expansion of State Highways road on the basis of the petitioner's representation dated 05.03.2025. 2.It is needless to state that public funds are to be utilized for developing welfare projects in the interest of public. The authorities competent are bound to 2/5

make an assessment before spending public money. Efforts are to be taken to avoid unnecessary expenditure in the interest of public. However, the petitioner, in the present case, seeks a direction to the respondents 2, 3 and 5 not to construct class rooms. This Court cannot form an opinion with reference to such administrative decisions taken by the authorities. However, the authorities competent can look into the allegations set out by the petitioner in his complaint and if necessary, initiate appropriate action. 3.With the above observation, this Writ Petition stands disposed of. No costs.

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2.The Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Madurai Zone, Madurai.

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3.The Superintending Engineer, Public Works Department Building Circle, (Building and Maintenance), Madurai.

4.The Superintending Engineer, State Highways, Dindigul District, Dindigul.

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S.M.SUBRAMANIAM, J.

AND DR.A.D.MARIA CLETE, J.

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